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In 1926 the Archbishop of Dublin laid the foundation stone for the then new church in Marino. British Pathé News have a very interesting, silent newsreel of this old event.

You can see the following in the newsreel:

• The Archbishop of Dublin with his entourage of attendants and altar boys walking through the building site of the half-built church.
• The Archbishop walks past a wooden cross, he stops in front of a silver bowl on a table, he breaks communion bread into the bowl.
• The Archbishop sprinkles holy water at the wooden cross; he dips a wand into a small bowl held by one of his attendants.
• The foundation stone is suspended on a chain, the Archbishop uses a palate to smooth cement onto the stone, in the background a large crowd watches.
• The Archbishop sprinkles the stone with holy water.

Click here or on the picture above to view the Pathé newsreel.

You can also see some outakes from the newsreel here.

The Casino in Marino will host a number of events for Heritage Week 2011.

21 August Come Meet The Animals!

20,21,27,28 August Guided Tours In 18th Century Costume

21,27 August Walking Tours of old 18th Century Marino Demesne with Pat Liddy, Historian.

28 August Storytelling With Niall de Burca

27,28 August Traditional Music with Ceoltóirí Cluain Tarbh

20,21 August The Casino Tails of Marino Mice with the 18th century Mouse Master.

27 August Join Lord Charlemont’s Army

Many events require booking, so call first.

The Marino & Fairview Festival Committee has organised a Free Family Fun Day to be held in Croydon Gardens next Sunday, 21st August 2011 starting at 2.00 p.m. until 6.00 p.m. (weather permitting).

The Fun Day is open to all members of our community FREE of charge. Adult volunteers are needed to supervise games, etc.

Over the past number of years members of the Marino community have come together to organise a family fun day. The first was held in 2000 to celebrate the new Millennium, it was so successful that a committee came together to try and hold the event every year.

The Marino Local History Society have put this interesting animation about Marino together.

The Society can be contacted by e-mail at marino-history@hotmail.com

You can see the Society’s video of the “Big Snow” of 2010 here.

You can read more about the history of the area starting here.

• FRA Committee members are carrying out a survey on foot of the neighbourhood. You may have seen us in our hi-viz jackets. One thing residents can do for ourselves is to take in wheelie bins as soon as possible after they are emptied - some bins stay on the street for days.

• If you are interested in a Fairview Residents trip to Leinster House or the Mansion House, please let a committee member know.
• We are keeping a close eye on the Fairview Ave. / Fairview Tce. development. We have successfully opposed the last three proposed developments mostly due to the potential overdevelopment.
• We contacted the HSE about their development at the corner of Fairview Strand and Philipsburgh Ave. They tell us that this will be a mental health outpatient’s clinic with other mental health services on site. It is not a methadone clinic.
• Well done to Kirwan’s for their floral display.
• The Residents Association was pleased to receive a small grant from Dublin City Council for the first time. We would like to thank DCC for their interest and assistance.

Fairview Park was massively affected by the works of the Dublin Port Tunnel. The flower beds, playground and bandstand were destroyed for years. Subsequently there was a lot of controversy involving the restoration of the park with Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Roads Authority (NRA) fighting over responsibility, finance etc.

Last year the FRA attended a number of consultation meetings organised by DCC about restoring the park. We made many suggestions and were happy with the apparent progress being made.

The proposed improvements will include a newly designed high quality playground, upgrading of the seasonal bedding areas and include a newly designed outdoor performance area with some public seating.

Other possibilities included a skatepark, a maze, a dog walking area, seating, lighting etc.

However this all happened a year ago and although much was promised very little is currently happening. The FRA will follow up on these improvements as a matter of urgency.

Marino Local History Society have put together this charming compilation of memories of the 1970s in Marino.

Marino memories

The Society can be contacted by e-mail at marino-history@hotmail.com

You can see the Society’s video of the “Big Snow” of 2010 here.

You can read more about the history of the area starting here.

Heritage Day 2011 (March 25th) was hosted by St. Joseph’s CBS Primary School, Fairview, St. Mary’s Primary School, Fairview and the Marino Local History Society.

The day consisted of a living history pageant, speeches, four specially commissioned videos celebrating the heritage of the area from 1014 -1916, the unveiling of three plaques in various historical points in the local community and a luncheon.

St. Joseph’s School had a powerful 1916 exhibition consisting of over 500 rare historical photographs pertaining to the role that Marino & Fairview played in 1916. Both schools organised a living history pageant depicting the ICA, Irish Volunteers & Cumann na mBan on parade through the streets of Marino towards Fr. Matthew Park (St. Mary’s School) wearing authentic uniforms (for the first time in 96 years).

The event was limited to 250 guests, with some travelling from as far as South Africa. The event was filmed by a media crew for possible broadcasting for the 2016 Celebrations. The event was a critical success and was received well by the citizens of Marino and Fairview. The event firmly places St. Joseph’s CBS School in Fairview as Ireland’s most historical school!

You can read more about the history of the area starting here.

The Marino Local History Society can be contacted by e-mail at marino-history@hotmail.com

Taking a pro-active approach!

Over the years Fairview Residents Association has been vigilant about protecting our neighbourhood. Whether it was planning issues, traffic problems, public transport or litter, the FRA reacted in a timely & effective manner.

Now we want to go further!

The Residents’ Association wants to develop Fairview in a way that maximises its residential character by protecting and improving the natural man-made and cultural environment in a sensitive and caring way.

The FRA is going pro-active!

To maximise the potential of the Fairview area the FRA is starting a new project - Fairview 2014.

2014 will see the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf. Many sources place the actual site of that famous battle in the area now called Fairview, an area that would have been part of the larger area of Clontarf at the time.

We believe that we can get a lot of improvements in Fairview by 2014. The following are some of our ideas:

• Erect “Welcome to Fairview” signs at various locations in the neighbourhood;
• Bring “Dublin Bikes” to Fairview;
• Ensure Fairview Park is restored;
• “Sweep, Meet & Greet” - Organise “Clean-up Fairview” days - should we get everyone out of the house to keep Fairview tidy?
• Organise trips - are you interested in visiting the Mansion House or Leinster House? Would you like to see what’s in the Jewish Cemetary?
• Start an equipment bank - we are considering buying & storing useful kit such as long ladders, gardening equipment etc.;
• Campaign for a statue of Bram Stoker near his home at the Crescent;
• Survey the neighbourhood to find out what improvements need to be made - lampposts to paint, potholes to fill, footpaths to repair, weeding, cleaning etc. (You may see us in our hi-viz jackets - say hello);
• Organise landscaping for the triangle next to Fairview Church;
• Organise an Arts & Community festival;
• Erect a community notice board;
• Cooperate with local businesses & encourage them to improve their properties;
• Organise a party for Fairview’s older people;
• Organise classes or other activities in local halls such as the CY, the parish hall etc.;
• Lobby for traffic lights at selected junctions;
• Help organise a “Neighbourhood Watch” in the area;
• Organise walking tours of Fairview;
• Lobby Bus Átha Cliath for an electronic display on the 123 bus stop on Philipsburgh Avenue.
• Lobby An Post for signs to the Lomond Avenue sorting office
• Ensure the retention of Fairview’s older trees;
• Carry out some limited work for neighbours who cannot do so for whatever reason.

We would welcome any other ideas.

The FRA cannot do this on our own. If you are interested in helping out, please contact a committee member.

Click here to download Fairview Residents Association’s newsletter for July 2011.

It includes articles on Fairview 2014, Cadogan Road problems and Fairview Park. It also lists the FRA Committee members.

Jim Cantwell has been researching the history of OBI in the National Library and writes the following:

I came across two designs for the building of the O’Brien Institute published in ‘The Irish Builder’ in the late 19th century. The specific brief given by the trustees was for the provision of accommodation for 100 boarders and staff, schoolrooms, etc., and a chapel.

The chosen design by architect J.J.Callaghan was published in a double-page spread in the ‘The Irish Builder’ of Feb 1st 1881. Callaghan’s alternative design was published two weeks later.

The tendering process involved a competition among seven architects (”submitted under the motto ‘truth’”, according to ‘The Irish Builder’). Callaghan’s two designs survive only because of ‘The Irish Builder’ published them. I can find no record of plans submitted by others. The staff at the NLI went to much trouble to copy the prints for me.

I think the trustees were wise in their choice of deign. The building remains an adornment to the surrounding area, while the alternative plan looks grimly institutional. The only change was that the spire was eventually erected on the left rather than the side of the chapel. That gave the whole building a better visual balance.

Construction work on the OBI began in 1880 and finished in 1883 at a cost of £25,000, roughly 2.6m euro today. The adjacent Casino built well over a century earlier cost around £50.000.

The Dublin Fire Brigade recently converted the chapel into a conference centre while carefully preserving the elegance of the original interior.

If you have any information on the OBI, please contact Jim & help him in his research.

Click here for more information about the OBI.

Paul Clerkin’s Archiseek website has published a beautiful architect’s drawing of this landmark building from 1880 (taken from the “Irish Builder”).

An Irish Language conversation circle will start on Tuesday 22 March at 8.00pm in Clasach, Alfie Byrne Rd., Clontarf, Dublin 3

It will continue on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Free!

Fairview-Marino.com has received a very interesting query about the Fairview / Clontarf area in the 19th Century. A reader from Suffolk, England is researching her family tree and has come across a reference about her great grandmother, Anne Elizabeth Daly (nee Crampton). Anne Daly’s son, Henry George Daly was in the army and his records list Anne as his next-of-kin resident at “5 St.Helen’s Terrace, Fairview, Clontarf” in 1891-93.

Does any reader know anything about St Helen’s Terrace? It could have been either in the Fairview or Clontarf areas. Leave a comment below if you can enlighten us?

Fairview Therapy Centre is a warm welcoming and safe environment in which to explore and resolve personal, family or work related problems.

Fairview Therapy Centre Website: http://fairviewtherapycentre.ie

Our skilled Counsellors/Psychotherapists are experienced to help you with:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship Difficulties
• Grief
• Sexual Issues
• Trauma etc…

The Big Snow hit Fairview and Marino as well as everywhere else around Dublin & the rest of Ireland in December 2010.  The newly formed Marino Local History Society have put together a lovely slideshow of how the snow hit the neighbourhood.

Big snow in Fairview & Marino

The Society sounds like a great idea and I’m sure we will hear lots more from them in the future. They can be contacted by e-mail at marino-history@hotmail.com

Local artist Glen McMahon also took some great photos - you can see them on his FaceBook album (FaceBook login required).

You can read more about the history of the area starting here.

Fairview Residents Association has lodged an objection to a proposed development on the corner of Philipsburgh & Waverley Avenues (Plan No: 3745/10). See below for full version.

The site is zoned residential in the Dublin City Development Plan so Dublin City Council should not normally allow commercial/office use. This plus the traffic/parking issues and the incongruous architectural style are the main points of objection.

Proposal:

Planning permission is sought for the demolition of existing single storey storage shed to rear of existing property and the construction of a new part single/part two storey structure with roof lights. Ground floor is to consist of 37sqm approx ground floor storage area (with access to existing ground floor unit), new bin storage, access stairs to new 49sqm approx office unit at first floor level, new car port (all with ground floor access onto Waverley Avenue), and new shop front onto Philipsburgh Avenue, along with all associated site works.

Click here to view elevations etc.

FRA Objection

The Fairview Residents Association aims “to maintain and safeguard the interests of the people of the Fairview area in respect of their holdings, improve conditions and general amenities within the community and to build up a community spirit.” We intend to protect Fairview from inappropriate developments and will object where necessary in order to protect our environment.

In this regard, we would like to make the following observations to the proposed development on the above site: Plan No: 3745/10. This is submitted at the request of a number of the residents living close to the site.

It is our view that the proposed development is an overdevelopment of the site, does not provide adequate car parking and is badly designed and out of the character with the surrounding red brick period houses.

We object as follows:

Dublin City Development Plan

Zoning (Dublin City Development Plan): zoning is primarily residential for all roads off Philipsburgh including Waverley. The proposed development increases the commercial use on the site, i.e. an intensification of the use.

Inadequacy of car parking and increased volume of traffic

The proposed development would increase the volume of traffic on Philipsburgh / Waverley : these roads are very narrow and there have been recent problems with the 123 Bus and the increased volume of traffic on Philipsburgh. We already have a Spar and Bombay Pantry Take Away on the opposite side of Philipsburgh Avenue which create on-going on-street parking which then blocks the larger vehicles trying to get up and down Philipsburgh Avenue. There are already too many cars in the area and not enough parking in the surrounding area of this site. This proposed development will be detrimental to adjoining properties and effect on the amenities of the adjoining properties. It will increase traffic and parking problems.

Overdevelopment of the site: the size and scale of the development must be appropriate

Suitable open space – the open space that will remain at the back of the site is not adequate. The size and scale of the facility must be appropriate to the area.

Visual Amenity

Not in the interest of Visual Amenity: the proposed development would dominate and take away from the architectural attractiveness of the predominantly red brick period houses on Waverley Avenue. This proposed development will dominate the two-storey houses on Waverley and take away from their architectural attractiveness.

Poor Design

The proposed scheme is ill conceived, poorly designed and sub-standard in many respects.

Amenities of the adjoining residential properties

There would be a detrimental effect on the amenities of the adjoining properties: this is primarily an established residential area. Matters relating to “Amenity” are a legitimate planning concern. This proposed development will adversely affect the amenity currently enjoyed by the existing residents of the Waverley Avenue.

“Sustainable Development”

The primary consideration in adjudicating on any planning application is the “proper planning and sustainable development of the area”. It is expressly provided under Section 34 (1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 that in making its decision in relation to an application for planning permission the planning authority shall be restricted to considering the proper planning and sustainable development “of the area”. “Of the area” means the local authority must consider the effect on the existing residents/property owners.

In summary:

It is our view that this development is an overdevelopment of the site, will not have adequate car parking provided and the proposed building design is also out of character with the surrounding area. It should be refused on the following grounds:

• by reason of its layout, scale, site coverage it constitutes overdevelopment of the site.
• the proposed development would seriously injure the amenities of the adjoining properties by reason of an overbearing appearance
• it is contrary to the “proper planning and sustainable development of the area”.
• It would contribute to the difficulties with traffic and parking in the surroundingroads
• the proposed development would be unduly obtrusive in the streetscape by reason of visual appearance and would seriously injure the amenities of the area.

Plan No: 3196: 18 Fairview Avenue/Fairview Terrace

The FRA lodged an appeal to the third decision on the site at 18 Fairview Avenue/Fairview Terrace: Plan No: 3196/09. This application was for group living units for up to 51 residents.

An Bord Pleanala refused permission on the 30th of April 2010 for the following reasons:

• The prop. development would be visually intrusive and would fail to respect the amenities of the adjoining properties;
• The proposed development would provide substandard amenity for the future residents of the proposed development given the density and layout of the scheme;
• The proposed development would constitute an overdevelopment of the site;
• The proposed development would seriously injure the amenities of the area and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area;

No new application has been made to date.

Plan No: 4077 1 Foyle Road:

Additional Information requested: 21/4/2010

Plan No: 4077/09 Players Lounge, Fairview Strand

Retention of covered smoking area at the rear: Refused permission: 16/4/2010 by An Bord Pleanala

Plan No: 2252/09: 247-255 Richmond Road:

Ergo Headquarters: demolition of existing buildings and construction of 4/5 storey mixed use development. Refused permission.

Plan No: 2273/10 Mount Auburn, 151 Richmond Road:

Proposed 7 2-bed 3 storey houses: request for additional information: 13/4/2010.

Plan No: 3745/10 Corner of Philipsburgh Ave & Waverley:

Demolish shed to rear & construct new structure with roof lights

DEADLINE FOR OBJECTIONS – 15 November 2010

The Residents’ Association’s AGM is where all Fairview’s residents get a chance to meet and discuss anything they think is important. New officers are also elected & we take a look back on the year.

Where: The CYMC/LC, Philipsburgh Avenue

When: Thursday 18 November 2010 at 8.00pm

Risk of Coastal Flooding in Dublin this weekend – 7^th and 8^thNovember 2010

Motorists and property owners should be aware that there is a risk of coastal flooding in Dublin this weekend, advises Dublin City Council Local Flood forecasting agency. Dublin City Council has put in place a flood contingency plan to address this risk, in accordance with the City’s Emergency Plan. Car parks on the seafront at Clontarf and Sandymount will be closed from Sunday 7th until the evening of Monday 8^th November. Motorists are advised not to leave cars in these areas, as they may be at risk from flooding, due to wave action. Local Road closures may be required and these will be identified closer to the weekend as more reliable weather forecasting is available.

The best available weather forecasts, in conjunction with the City’s tidal surge early warning system, suggest a severe low pressure off the west coast of Ireland in combination with southerly/easterly winds of 70km per hour gusting to 100km per hour over the coming days. This combination of high tides and low pressure increase the possibility of coastal flooding, particularly at high tide around midnight on Sunday 7th November and midday on Monday 8th November.

Normal high tides are predicted from Thursday 4th November to Tuesday 9th November. These high tides will not normally cause a coastal flooding risk unless accompanied by extreme weather.

Dublin City Council will start today to deploy temporary flood defences in potential at risk areas. Alerts will be issued through the radio and other media when more information becomes available.

The following 7 roads will be closed from 1.00 pm on Sunday 7th November until mid afternoon on Monday 8th November at the junction with Strand Road:

• St. John’s Road East
• Gilford Road
• Gilford Avenue
• Lea Road
• New Grove Avenue
• Seafort Avenue
• Marine Drive (junction with Beach Road)

It may be necesary to close the following roads at short notice:

Strand Road from Sean Moore Road  to Merrion Gates and the Coast Road from Alfie Byrne Road to Watermill Road (diversion via the Howth Road).

The best available weather forecasts, in conjunction with the City’s tidal surge early warning system, suggest a severe low pressure off the west coast of Ireland in combination with southerly/easterly winds of 70km per hour gusting to 100km per hour over the coming days. This combination of high tides and low pressure increase the possibility of coastal flooding, particularly at high tide around midnight on Sunday 7th November and midday on Monday 8th November.

Further reports will issue when more information is available. Advice on local flood protection for householders and businesses can be sourced from OPW at www.flooding.ie

Many of you are aware of the Fairview Park Restoration Committee (FPRC) and our ongoing concern regarding the safety and current condition of the playground and surrounding area.

A couple of months ago the FPRC suggested to Dublin City Council (DCC) that a community clean-up should be organised prior to the opening of the restored park. However, the restoration will not commence until early 2011. The FPRC remain concerned with the litter in and around both the current playgrounds. Considering this we want to push ahead with a comunity clean-up of these areas in the park.

It has been arranged that DCC will meet those interested in helping out at their Depot in the park at 11am on Saturday 6th November. Gloves and bags will be supplied.

We are asking you, and anyone else who you believe would be interested in being involved, to take park in this essential clean-up of these areas in the park that all our children use most frequently. This is our park. We believe this is a significant moment in Fairview park’s future. Our communities need to join together now and in the future to create a sense of ownership in our communities. The clean-up won’t take long but will mean so much.

Please join us on the 6th of November and forward this information to any organisation or people who you believe would like to get involved.

Please advise Bonnie Brady on (086) 86 21676 if you will be able to attend.

The Dublin Airport Singers are a choir of approx 45 people, who practice weekly in Marino, Dublin 3 and we’re currently on the lookout for new members; in particular male voices - tenors and basses and 1st Sopranos.

We are kept busy all year round with a mixture of competitions and concerts and we have a mixed repertoire going from sacred music through to modern standards. Paul Deegan is our Musical Director and as retired Head of Voice at the Royal Academy of Music, he also gives us invaluable vocal training.

We are open to singers at all levels from complete beginners upwards.

A New Interest for the Winter Months - Join Our Choir

We are open to singers at all levels from complete beginners upwards.

If you are interested, why not come along to our first rehearsal of the Autumn season on Tuesday 31st August in St Vincent’s School Hall, Griffith Avenue, Marino. 7.30pm for the gentleman, 8pm for the ladies.

If you want to know more please e-mail or call Donna for more information.  (donna.callan@gmail.com / 087 411 2537)

The CYMC/LC’s gents captain, Liam Collins, will hold his “Captain’s Week” competition starting on Wednesday 26th May at 12.30 pm. This competition will continue on Saturday while his Captain’s Day will be held on Sunday 30th. This will be a 36 hole competition. Anyone who would like to sponsor a hole for for the week - at a cost of €50 - can do so by getting in touch with Liam or any committee member. We wish Liam all the best for his week.

On Thursday 27th May at 7pm the Gents junior league team play away in Ierne after a great win in their first game. We wish them the best of luck.

Friday 28th at 6 pm will see  the start of a special parent and child competition this is open to non members at a cost of €5. Liam McGarry will be looking after this if interested contact Liam or the club.

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