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@CologneMike wrote:
By the way what has happened to Bus Eireann’s application (06268) for a new bus station. Further information was received by the city council in March but no due dates are given. What’s up? :confused:
Theres actually a photomontage of the proposed new station in the window of the Bus Eireann travel centre on Thomas Street (they’re moving soon so the plans wont be there for much longer!) Its basically a 2 level structure of steel and glass with what looks like wooden decking attached to the front! Theres absolutely nothing about it on the Bus Eireann or DoT sites! According to a press release last year, its costing around €5million and is due to be complete by the end of 2008! They’d want to get a move on so!
As its still going through the planning process, I just wonder is there an issue with the new access point to the station from Roxborough road, given the already high volumes of traffic on that route? even though I would consider it to be a better option than the current arrangement, its certainly more straightforward!
While its good to see Bus Eireann finally getting their act together (as the current setup is a poor excuse for a bus station and if a worse facility exists I certainly wouldnt like to see it!) its a pity Iarnród Eireann dont follow suit and put some much needed investment into their station, its smelly, cramped and woefully outdated! It makes for a terribly embarassing first impression of the city and things dont get much better with Davis Street and Parnell Street!:o Mercifully at the end of Davis Street is the refurbished Baker Place!
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Con Colbert Station Limerick (completed in 1847)
Davis Street
Baker Place
@CologneMike wrote:
Estuary House Henry Street
God I hope it turns out better than that! Looks like it wont be going ahead for a while anyway, some dispute has brought it to ABP, maybe its the facade thats the problem? To me anyway it dosent seem like they looked too far for inspiration!]http://216.119.95.189/offices/103/961+Estuary_House_1.jpg[/IMG]
The last image belongs to Padraig Cronin!
Just across the street from Estuary house, I notice smyths toys have vacated their premises, its now up for sale/lease! This is actually a prime site for redevelopment, Im surprised this low rise warehouse has survived this long given all the recent changes on Henry Street! Although maybe the presence of the former Glentworth garage(now the Limerick Youth centre) next door complicates the matter a bit, I think its a protected structure and its also only a single storey in height! Given the history of innapropriate developments in Limerick, a new building of acceptable scale is probably asking for too much!
Looks a bit like a multi-storey car park to me. it’ll be interesting to see how the finished article turns out! The project is moving along pretty quickly, after all its only a matter of weeks since the regional was announced as one of the pilot locations, although we shouldnt be surprised I suppose seen as it is a private development!
The regional has been starved of funding for a good while now and no significant development has taken place there in the last 10 or 12 years. I seem to remember Michael Martin doing a good job in providing plenty of funding for Cork university hospital, pity our local politicians are so toothless! Personally I dont really agree with the co-location system but I guess if the regional isnt going to get any public money, its certainly better than nothing!
I think the new hospital is being built on the site of the former nurses station?, there seems to be quite a bit of vacant land available to the rear of the existing hospital although im not sure if these form part of the hospital grounds! I wonder are we any closer to seeing the regional maternity re-locating to Dooradoyle? its been on the cards for quite a while now without any real movement! Apparently the HSE were/are keen to offload what is a highly valuable site on the Ennis road!
105 Henry Street
The refurbishment of Lord Limerick’s:rolleyes: House by Murray O Laoire actually won a European conservation award back in 1987!
This project involved the renovation and extension of a Georgian Town House in Henry Street, Limerick, for commercial uses comprising offices and an Art Gallery / Restaurant. The building is of singular architectural importance in the context of Limerick and had been derelict for a number of years.
At the time, the development demonstrated the viability of conserving derelict period buildings in a city with severe problems of Urban decay.
The project received the prestigious Europa Nostra Award for Conservation and Restoration in 1987.
During the 1780’s Edmund Sexton Pery, speaker of the Irish House of Commons, and raised to the peerage as Viscount Pery, built two splendid houses on this elevated site commanding a grand panoramic view of Cratloe Woods and the Clare Hills – one house for his own family and one for his brother, William Cecil, who had been consecrated Bishop of Limerick in 1784. In 1874, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the Duke of Rutland, during his visit to Limerick, was entertained at the house and stayed over at the Palace next door. However, following the pomp and splendour of the first half of the 19th Century, Lord Limerick’s beautiful mansion was turned into a linen store by the Russell Family who had their spinning and weaving mill right across the river at Lansdowne shipyard.
The house then became the Headquarters of the Diocesan Seminary, better known as St. Munchins College. It became vacant again nearly 50 years ago when the college moved back to its old parish, and since then its structural decline was kept in tune with the lack of interest in its preservation.
MOLA were comissioned in 1985 to totally refurbish the building. The works included total refurbishment / renovation of the house and the addition of a second bowed return.
Attached are some retro pics from the 1980s! Unfortunately the area in front of the building is still being used as a surface car park!:(
@CologneMike wrote:
ESB / Henry Street Garda Station Sites
I wasnt aware the Bank of Scotland had sold on the ESB site, whoever has bought it are certainly taking their time, although they’re probably waiting to see what becomes of Henry Street garda station first as that site is pivotal to the regeneration of this section of the riverfront and also Henry street itself of course.
Taking the two together, its a fairly irregular site and any new development will have to be worked around two georgian buildings (104 & 105 Henry St) Its probably the most important development site in Limerick at the moment, lets hope its owners come up with the goods! A red brick box wont do here!Despite Henry Street station being just over 30 years old, Michael McDowell announced last year that the Dept of Justice were on the lookout for a new headquarters in Limerick alhough Henry Street got some funding for refurbishment works earlier this year so any move to a new location could be some time off yet! I hadnt heard the rumour about the Peoples Park, it sounds too ridiculous to be true surely? I could be wrong here but are there not plans floating around for the replacement of Mary Street garda station? Could they not take it one step further and build the divisional headquarters there?
Incidentally next door to Henry Street barracks, there are plans for a refurbishment of Estuary House, (an early 1980s office building) to provide new retail floorspace.
The transformation of Henry Street has been fairly remarkable, its hard to believe that only around 10 years ago it was basically derelict! Spaights, the Savoy, the Carlton, bedford motors have all been redeveloped. The ESB/ Garda Station Sites would be the final piece of the jigsaw!
@CologneMike wrote:
Conference centre mooted to boost Limerick tourism (Sunday Business Post)
Second option would be to build it at Bunratty (between Limerick and Shannon). But would it complement the Tourist attractions already built up there or negate them?
Third option would be to place it near the N18 /N19 Junction at Shannon. It would be good for Shannon that the conference centre be visibly seen by passing traffic. This would raise the profile of the town away from been perceived only as an airport or an industrial zone town.
Building a conference centre in Shannon would be a horrible mistake in my humble opinion! The only location for such a development should be Limerick City centre, ideally in the Docklands or the Kerry group site that has already been mentioned. A conference centre is useless on its own, it needs to be complimented by other services that are offered by a city location. The typical Irish attitude is build first and put in the infastructure later, this needs to change and is exactly why locating it on a bleak windswept flood plain out in Shannon is a non- runner.
We have many of the services to support this venture already in Limerick (what about all the new hotels for instance!) so why start fannying around with other sites? Next thing they’ll do is spend a large sum of money on feasibility studies for numerous sites when the most obvious solution is staring them in the face. There are some very interesting and exciting plans in store for the city centre, the riverside and the docklands over the coming years and a conference/events centre would be the icing on the cake!
New Greyhound Stadium
Finally common sense has prevailed, Meelick has been abandoned and Bord Na gCon have decided to go back to the original site at the old racecourse at Greenpark!:)
Bord na gCon announces €28m investment
Tuesday, 24 July 2007 20:28The Irish Greyhound Board is to splash out a total of €28 million to provide new state of the art stadia at Limerick and Kilkenny.
For almost a decade a new world class stadium has been promised for Limerick but plans to locate at the old Greenpark racecourse and at Coonagh fell through.
However, it has been confirmed that it has been decided to revert to the Greenpark site, which will also become the new headquarters of Bord na gCon who have been based at Henry Street in the city centre since it’s foundation in 1958.
The Limerick project will cost €20 million and the stadium will also include restaurants, bars and corporate boxes with ready made access from the Dock Road.
In Kilkenny, the development will take place at the grounds of the local Show Society.
The greyhound board became the major shareholder of the Kilkenny Greyhound Racing Company which up to now has operated the facility.
The new Limerick stadium is, subject to planning being granted, due to open in June 2010 while the ¤8 million Kilkenny development is due to open in January 2010.
RTÉ.ie
@CologneMike wrote:
Tuborg you posted this back in January. Though all the signs of work in progress to be seen they are not exactly rushing this development up? Or is it more of a conservation job? Seen any sketches about or do you know what architects are behind this?
Earlier in the year some part of the structure collapsed and work was stopped until a full report was carried out. Its not really clear what exactly collapsed, some reports say it was a mews building with others reporting it was the rear of the townhouse itself! either way the council werent happy! Im not sure if work has re-started yet, whats your impression of the state of play CologneMike?
The architects behind the the project are Gilleece McDonnell O’Shaughnessy of Mallow Street. Unfortunately Limerick City Councils planning enquiry system is fairly basic, unlike the county council they dont use e-plan software so there are no drawings available! I suppose this is the part of the application that stands out:
4. Construct new five storey over basement structure linked to the existing derelict 2 storey over basement dwelling house on Barrington St. to accommodate car parking, restaurant, bedrooms and associated facilities
Five storeys seems excessive, especially in this sensitive location. its going to be visible on the Barrington Street side and is essentially going to be sandwiched between 2 Georgian buildings, what kind of finish will they go for? modern & contemporary or Georgian Pastiche?
The hotel was due to open in early 2008, that date is going to be missed by a considerable distance now!
@CologneMike wrote:
Barrington’s Hospital Site
The scaffolding has just come down on the second phase of development. It seems phase I and II are not medical related? Image 1 and 2 shows the original main building with it’s charming front entrance. Phase 1 was built a few years ago with some modern classical features to it (image 3). But the building seems to be mothballed at the moment? Phase 3 (images 4 – 9) has a mixed façade of limestone cladding and a bright white finish. It is to the right of the main building and runs right back along Mary Street to the St Mary’s Prize Band hall. Their functional use are unclear to me at the moment.
@vkid wrote:
Think the two are to be combined?Would be nice to see the stonework on Barringtons Hospital cleaned. Thought that was part of the original proposal for it but maybe it will happen yet!
Barringtons used to be such a prominent building down by the Abbey river, unfortunately now it seems almost lost in a mire of new developments! Barringtons House in fairness was well designed and sits comfortably enough beside the original however the new development Im not too sure about! It looks slightly less offensive in reality than in the plans but its still disappointingly unspectacular and cheap looking!
As for its possible future use. Barringtons house was originally planned as a “Multi use building incorporating offices, public houses and restaurant†but its been empty since it was finished! Two years ago a revised application was submitted for
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change of use from offices, public house and restaurant (reference: planning no. P.00/293, dated 16/01/2002) to medical centre facility, complete with new revised entrance, reception area and canteen facility
I came across this article in Business Limerick magazine last year and I presume it relates to Barringtons house
Barringtons Hospital Set To Double Capacity
A privately-owned city centre hospital is set to almost double its patient capacity after planning permission was granted for a multi-million Euro development.
Denis Cahalane, General Manager of Barrington’s Hospital, George’s Quay, said the developers, who have purchased an adjoining building, hope to have the €25m facility completed by the end of 2007.
Approximately 17,500 square feet alongside the hospital has been acquired as part of the development
and plans are well underway to complete the construction of the new health facility.“This will allow for six new theatres and 70 beds in the hospital. At the moment, there are 40 beds in the hospital,” said Mr Cahalane.
Medical personnel at Barrington’s Hospital treated 5,000 patients last year.“All the funds for the development have been privately raised and planning permission has been granted. Because of this development, we will nearly be doubling our bed capacity in the hospital. We hope to have the new facility completed by the latter half of 2007,” commented Mr Cahalane.
Barrington’s Hospital has operated as a private hospital for ten years. It is owned by Limerick consultant Paul O’Byrne and currently functions as a national referral hospital with the NTPF. It is the first stand-alone ambulatory day care centre in the country.
The health care facility has four fully operational theatres, an endoscopy suite and ten consultants’ suites. Mr Cahalane said the new hospital would facilitate a CT scanner, a Cath Lab, and six clean air theatres.
The new build is being marketed as a “retail, restaurant & office development, a guesthouse was included in the original application, Im not sure if this is still part of the plans!
@CologneMike wrote:
Marriott Hotel – Savoy Complex
Nice pics Mike! I must say Im fairly pleased with the way the Savoy redevelopment (or City Central to give its proper title!) has turned out! The Henry Street facade in particular is pretty impressive and a break from the norm! It looks like Fordmount developments have a bit of a fetish for glass!, their other high profile development is of course Riverpoint!
Apparently the 10 retail outlets are due to be ready for fit out in September, they should provide a welcome boost to the city centre!
@vkid wrote:
I remember that being mentioned already. The developers of the Savoy site(?) expressed their interest about this time last year, in developing this into a pedestrian retail street to compliment Bedford Row, which would see the Stella Ballroom and that pub on Shannon Street demolished. They also said the owners of the properties backing onto that lane were on board. Will have to wait and see I suppose!
Indeed you’re right vkid, the article below is from October 2005! There have been no further developments since, however now that the Savoy development is nearing completion things might start moving! Im not sure of the exact dimensions of the proposed site but it would appear fairly tight for a large development!
A GROUP of Limerick investors are in the process of assembling a number of sites in the city centre with the purpose of creating a new street, similar to Cruises Street.
The Limerick Post can reveal that the investors are locked in negotiations with the owners of the Stella Ballroom in Lower Shannon Street and the proprietors of other nearby properties, with a view to providing a state-of-the-art shopping mall leading onto Bedford Row.
It is understood that plans will shortly be submitted to Limerick City Council.
The proposed development will sit alongside the Savoy project, currently under way.
One member of the consortium confirmed that talks were well advanced.
Their plan, he said, was to transform Stella Lane into a shopping precinct, which would necessitate the demolition of The Stella, a Limerick landmark building.
“Ideally, if we get the green light, we would like to attract high profile retailers maybe even Marks and Spencer Food Only, which are so popular in the United Kingdom and also in some of Ireland’s larger townsâ€.
The present Stella premises, which is used for bingo, almost backs onto Bedford Row.
One city-based auctioneer said he was aware of plans for the redevelopment of The Stella and other adjoining properties.
“There is still some work to be done in putting the pieces together. From what I know, the intention is to model the proposed new street along similar lines to Cruises Street, and we all know how successful that has been. With Bedford Row about to have a face change, and a new hotel on the site of the former Savoy Cinema, the opportunity is now there to complete what is a very exciting packageâ€.
The Limerick Co-ordination Office said the proposed development of the Stella Ballroom into a pedestrianised street mall would be an added boost to the major regeneration of the city centre that is currently underway.
“It would enhance the second phase of the extensive pedestrianisation programme that is now focusing on Bedford Row and make city centre shopping a more positive experience,†Limerick city co-ordinator Andrew Mawhinney said.
But Mr Mawhinney added that it would be important to get the right balance in the retail mix.
“A quality anchor tenant would be essential and it must also be a living street that has a good combination of cafes and retail,†he said.
Cruises Street, now into its 14th year of trading, was built on the site of the former Cruises Hotel and also involved the purchase of buildings to the rear of the premises.
@PTB wrote:
Does anyone know anything about this floating arena? Whats the technology behind it?
Its just a very vague idea at the moment with no hard information on it, there isnt even a mention of a possible location yet! Its probably just pie in the sky stuff!
@PoxyShamrock wrote:
Anyone know when these two photos were taken?
Around 2004/5 I would say!, I still cant believe what they did to Matthew Stephens, it would’ve been more in their line to replace those horrible plastic windows!:mad:
Im beginning to lose track of all these masterplans that are being dreamt up, each one bigger and bolder than the last! We’ve had the Docklands regeneration plan (going nowhere fast!), the Opera centre (still in limbo!) the Aurthurs Quay/Liddy Street area, the new iconic/landmark structure for the city and now this! Theres nothing wrong with stimulating debate but you would have to wonder will the proposal ever get off the ground? is it too radical for Limerick?
Certainly the idea of demolishing Cruises Street is an intriguing one, the units there are quite small for modern retailing requirements and its long term future is probably uncertain. Its incredible to think that the lifespan of certain developments is now so short, Cruises Street only opened in 1992!
Its actually not supposed to be completed until September 2007 although it could easily finish up a few months earlier. Its almost a year now since the project started and things seem to be motoring on fairly well, all elements of the scheme are underway! At the Rossbrien interchange the embankments are at a fairly advanced stage and works on the overbridge are picking up pace. Piling works have started on the St Nessans road & rail bridge and further north the Ballykeefe bridge is due to open later this month, the beams for this bridge are the longest ever used in Ireland.
The Bunlicky lake causeway is apparently well ahead of schedule, at the moment its reached the level of 1 metre above the water, the final height is 2 metres above the water. As for the tunnel itself, the construction of the 5 elements has been going on since last August and the casting of the 1st section is underway now I think!
I wouldnt go as far as to say “it will be as bad as it ever is” Phase 2 of the south ring will definately have a significant impact on the Dock road. You must remember that a substantial amount of traffic heading for Shannon airport or Galway on the N20 turn off at the Raheen interchange, turn left at the raheen r/bout and use the Dock road to avoid the city centre. Factor in the traffic from north Kerry and west Limerick on the N69 and you get an idea of the amount of unneccesary traffic currently clogging up the Dock Road. No doubt it will still be a very busy road but nowhere near the nightmare it is now.
Incidently construction work is stepping up at the site of the Dock road interchange, work on the overbridge means the road will be closed for the next 3 nights! http://www.limerickcity.ie/OurServices/Transportation/RoadsEvents/Name,5518,en.html
N69 Dock Road Interchange
The N69 Dock Road grade-separated junction will be located on the line of the existing N69 between the Irish Cement plant and the Wastewater Treatment plant. This junction will consist of two roundabouts, one at either side of the mainline and a single bridge between the two roundabouts. The interchange will allow entry to and exit from the mainline. This full movement junction shall be grade-separated with the mainline passing over the N69.
The Bunlicky lake causeway will be constructed to a level of 7m above water level, with water depths generally in excess of 5m.Limerick City Centre Strategy 2007 (Issues Paper)
Progressive Limerick lights fire for yet more change
A BLUEPRINT for the future development of Limerick, aimed at stimulating discussion and eliciting views from interested parties for development projects , has been released by Limerick City Council.
HAVING made dramatic strides over the past decade, those entrusted with responsibility for the management of Limerick city, applauded for what has already been achieved, are conscious that much more needs to be done. They are inviting the public to partake in planning for the future..
The Issues Paper on ‘Limerick City Centre Strategy’ highlights Limerick as a gateway city for which significant and dynamic developments are policies will change the appearance of the city.
Prior to the end of his term of office as mayor, Cllr Joe Leddin, exhorted Limerick people to study the Issues Paper.
“â€It is the result of a comprehensive study of the factors affecting the future development of the city and it will light the fire for change and lead to this city being seen as a truly cosmopolitan one.,
“As a city, we must take advantage of our natural heritage, embrace our strengths, guard our culture and at the same time, seize opportunities for growth and prosperityâ€.
John Field, the council’s director of Planning, clarifies that the Issues Paper is an initial discussion document aimed at introducing a key strategy which will lead to major change in the city.
“The quality of a city centre is determined by the combination of buildings, streets and spaces as well as access to the city for people with disabilities and we’re now seeking the views of stakeholders and members of the publicâ€.
Anyone interested should do so before Friday, July 27- submissions must not be in excess of 10 pages and maps can be attached to the document. Submissions can also be made via email to: plandev@limerickcity.ie or to: John Field, director of Planning and Economic Development, City Hall, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick.
Pointing out that the council has already conducted surveys through the City Development Board to gauge public demand and support for various initiatives, Cllr Leddin said that these surveys clearly indicate that key concerns are: easy and quick access to the city centre: a desire to be in the centre: an easily accessible city centre: parking: pedestrian friendly areas and pedestrian only areas: enhanced retail and leisure opportunity in the city centre.
Other priorities include: good access to retailing, recreation, sport and leisure facilities, cultural facilities, quality education, quality urban centres and streetscapes, quality physical environment, good physical planning and absence of crime.
Traffic and parking
A prime objective for the council is to reduce the impact of traffic by removing unnecessary through movement within the city centre and it is backing proposals for a more efficient transport system that will provide mobility in, out and around the city.
“The opening of the tunnel will have a significant impact on the Dock Road, Mulgrave Street and Clare Street, all of which function as key entry points to the city centre and which will require appropriate traffic arrangements on them and to this end, we welcome the views of stakeholders regarding any other enhancements designed to benefit the city centre, which is the largest employment area in the Mid West,†said a spokesperson for City Hall.
It is planned to add another 1,500 off-street parking spaces to the 3,500 that already exist in multi-storey car parks within the city centre. Access to the car parks will be facilitated by orbital routes as well as park and ride facilities.
Confirming that a special tax exemption scheme for new car parks is being considered, the council is calling on interested parties to contribute in the presentation of a strong case to government.
With much of the current programme of pedestrianisation of city centre streets already completed and the remainder of O’Connell Street between William Street and Roches Street yet to be finished, as well as the upgrading of William Street, Thomas Street and Catherine Street, the council is now inviting submissions on streets they would recommend for further pedestrianisation.
With work already commenced on the upgrading of Clancy Strand (to be followed by O’Callaghan Strand), a continuous riverside walk from Shannon Bridge to Thomond Bridge on each side of the river will also be undertaken.
“The river Shannon and the Curragower Falls are the single greatest amenity of the city and will enhance the environment of the river for recreational purposes for both natives and visitors to the city, which is why we are seeking the views of interested parties on ways to further develop riverside amenities,†the council states.
Other complementary policies include: the lighting of buildings and spaces to define the character of the built environment and also to project a welcoming image for the city. The council is proposing a co-ordinated lighting plan for the city centre:
A working group has been established to identify an appropriate iconic structure for Limerick and the council is also planning a central civic space or plaza for the city – the Potato Market/Merchant’s Quay area is being considered. Also being considered is the development of a multifunctional building for a mix of uses.
Following on the successful development of such riverside buildings as Riverpoint, the Clarion and the Hilton, the council feels there is ample scope for further developments along the riverfront.
“Measures will be taken to release strategic blocks of land and with more than 500 city buildings listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, there is active interest from the council in protecting the Georgian architectural heritage,†said Mr Field.
Recently, a seminar on preserving and enhancing the city’s Georgian quarter was organised by the Georgian Society and hosted in City Hall and the council is committed to support proposals “that secure the best viable use for the buildings in a way that is compatible with their listed statusâ€.
Although there is some 500,000 square metres of retail space available in the city, it is unevenly distributed between the city centre and the suburbs.
The City Council considers that there is capacity for at least three new sites for major retail facilities in key locations in the city centre and along the orbital route.
Retail
THE council points out that site assembly for the city centre is a slow process that often has to be assisted by the local authority through compulsory purchase order powers.
“In addition to the total volume of space the provision of specialist retail clusters will be encouraged in the city centre to give a mix of family-run stores and growing brands which will be complemented by the emergence of a “cafe quarter,†stimulated by the pedestrian areas and this will also encourage the emergence of street markets to give added life and atmosphere to the city experienceâ€.
Expressions of interest in the development and management of such inner city commercial projects will be welcomed by the council.
Given the city’s reputation as “the capital of sportâ€, this is being exploited as part of the city’s promotion of lifestyle activities.
“We want to ensure that active sports are developed in a cohesive way in the city and we’re proposing to review the impact on the city centre of the implementation of the Sports
The full paper can be viewed here: http://www.limerickcity.ie/Publications/Thefile,5168,en.doc
Yet another Limerick Post article high on speculation and low on hard facts, Ideally M&S would locate in the city centre but there simply isnt suitable space for them at the moment. They have been on the lookout in Limerick for years now and have been linked with countless premises in that time, what finally looked like their ideal opportunity ie. the opera centre, now seems to have stalled with uncertainty over the new owners plans! Although the new mayor Ger Fahy said last week that he was still “extremely confident” it would go ahead!
Meanwhile just down the road from the Crescent, it looks like the end of the road for the Hiway bar, set to be replaced by a rather unique mixed use development of office and retail!:rolleyes:
Development Description: demolition ofthe buildings known as the Hi Way Bar & restaurant, the adjacent dwelling house known as no. 13 and no. 14 and all associated outbuildings and for the construction of a new three storey retail and office building consisting of, on the ground floor, a café bar(with associated basement stores, kitchens and toilets), a pharmacy, an off-licence and 4 no. retail units, on the first floor, 6 no. office units and a medical centre, all constructed over a basement carpark, all with associated roof plant area and all with associated site works, ESB substation, site entrance and connection to the oublic sewers
Development Address: St. Nessans Road, Dooradoyle
@PoxyShamrock wrote:
Also, I think I remember reading that An Bórd Pleanála didn’t grant Limerick Racecourse permission to relocate to Coonagh so I think the track might be in the market field for another few years to come.
I remember seeing the following article in the Post a few weeks back, If you believe the source it would seem that the Ennis road proposal is now dead! Clare County Council had concerns about its potential impact on traffic and refused to give the project the go-ahead! Im not sure how much they paid for the site but no doubt Bord na gCon have taken a fairly big financial hit on this one!
Originally the favoured location was a site at the old Greenpark Racecourse, however this was abandoned due to poor ground conditions. The new stadium will cost in the region of €10 million, they could do with getting a move on because the markets field is a bit of a sick joke at this stage!:(
Fires spark track move
Exclusive by John O’ShaughnessyFire crew met with stones and bottles
ONGOING vandalism in the precincts of the Limerick Greyhound Track once again raised its ugly head last Saturday when a patron’s van, parked close to the main entrance, was deliberately set ablaze, as the St Leger Classic was in progress. Fire crew who attended the scene were met with bottles and stones.
Dick O’Sullivan, newly appointed chairman of Bord na gCon, alerted, and saddened, at the multitude of problems faced by Limerick greyhound followers, and agreeing to the unsuitability of the Markets Field as a venue, vowed this Wednesday to speed up the development of a new facility on the outskirts of the city.
“The Bord had purchased land on the Ennis Road two years ago, but we hit a few snags in securing planning permission. I can now reveal that Bord officials, together with surveyors, recently walked and inspected six landbanks in other parts of Limerick, and we hope to make an important announcement within a month. For obvious reasons, we don’t want to identify any of the sites just yet. We are more determined than ever to move out of the Markets Fieldâ€.
When a fire brigade crew arrived to extinguish the blaze last Saturday, bottles and stones were thrown at them by vandals.This was just one of a string such incidents in recent months.
Said a track spokesperson: “The owner of the vehicle, an elderly man, from Clare, was distraughtâ€.
A front window was smashed and the driver’s seat set alight.
According to Limerick Fire Station, they were called to the scene at 22.19, and were met with a shower of stones and bottles. “Such behaviour is nothing new to our crews but we don’t make a major issue of it. We are regularly called out to car fires outside the trackâ€.
Eamonn Cronin, of the Limerick and Clare Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association, told the Post that there had been a spate of incidents similar to last Saturday’s.
“What’s happening is a scandal. Cars are regularly set on fire, windows are smashed, rear view mirrors stolen and broken, patrons intimidated…the difficulties are endless. I don’t know what sort of society we are living in. This is a busy area any time of day or night, and yet these things are allowed to occur. The St Leger is a high profile event with enthusiasts travelling from all over the country, and it is not nice for them to leave Limerick with this sort of image. It doesn’t happen at other tracksâ€.
Mr O’Sullivan said he was very concerned at the anti-social behaviour, and promised immediate improved security outside the Markets Field, with gardai on patrol.
While the Bord has their own security in place on the inside of the ground, they are not permitted to take up duties outside.
It has been confirmed that Bord officials are negotiating for improved car parking facilities close to the Markets Field, pending the announcement of a new location.
According to Limerick Fire Station, they were called to the scene at 22.19, and were met with a shower of stones and bottles. “Such behaviour is nothing new to our crews, but we don’t make a major issue of it. We are regularly called out to car fires outside the trackâ€.
Eamonn Cronin, of the Limerick and Clare Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association, told the Post that there had been a spate of incidents similar to last Saturday’s.
“What’s happening is a scandal. Cars are regularly set on fire, windows are smashed, rear view mirrors stolen and broken, patrons intimidated…the difficulties are endless. I don’t know what sort of society we are living in. This is a busy area any time of day or night, and yet these things are allowed to occur. The St Leger is a high profile event with enthusiasts travelling from all over the country, and it is not nice for them to leave Limerick with this sort of image. It doesn’t happen at other tracksâ€.
Mr O’Sullivan said he was very concerned at the anti-social behaviour, and promised immediate improved security outside the Markets Field, with gardai on patrol.
While the Bord has their own security in place on the inside of the ground, they are not permitted to take up duties outside.
It has been confirmed that Bord officials are negotiating for improved car parking facilities close to the Markets Field, pending the announcement of a new location.
Limerick Post
@billy the squid wrote:
They started pulling down dan ryans this week.
God I miss having a 24 hour shop around here.
Should have some photos for you lot tomorrow to view.
I wouldnt be too worried if I were you, no doubt the anchor tenant in the new development will be either a spar or a centra, I wonder which one it will be? I just cant wait to find out!:rolleyes:
