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Ballymun (Baile Munna in Irish) is an area on Dublin's Northside close to Dublin Airport currently undergoing demolition and regeneration. Located on Dublin's Northside close to Dublin Airport , it is currently best known for the Ballymun flats, a development of seven apartment towers and many smaller "step-up" blocks (i.e. no elevator). The seven towers are currently in the process of being demolished.
Historically, Ballymun was a larger area than it is now, but due to what were seen to be undesirable associations, the area has shrunk since the completion of the flats. For instance in the early days of Dublin City University, then called National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin, this institution was referred to as being in Ballymun (part of the "Ballymun Project") whilst today it is referred to and has a postal address in Glasnevin even though it has not changed location, indeed much of the present day Ballymun town center comprised of the northern site of Albert Agricultural College, the forerunner of the present-day university, Dublin City University. Despite these slightly negative associations Ballymun is in fact a thriving community with a high standard of living. New housing estates are currently being built and will most likely be bought by young aspiring businessmen as their first step on the Property ladder. The rest will be occupied by the former residents of the flats. Streets have also been renamed, for example the now Glasnevin Avenue was formerly called Ballymun Avenue. The term "Glasnevin North" also appeared to describe areas formerly part of Ballymun.
The lines "I see seven towers/But I only see one way out" in the U2 song 'Running To Stand Still' are a reference to the towers in Ballymun.
Moreover, in the U2 song 'Bad', the song and lyrical focus is on drug use in the Ballymun flats. (Taken from Wikipedia article on Ballymun) |
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Ballymun article in The Dubliner |
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Thursday, 22 May 2008 |
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The Dubliner Magazine has carried an article on Ballymun in its May issue. This is a positive article outlining how attractive the area has become during the regeneration. It opens: "Not to be confused with Ballymoney, a tiny coastal village in Wexford, annexed by D4 mummies and their offspring every summer. Ballymun is famous for its flats – ill-conceived high-rise towers thrown up as a quick-fix solution to the housing crisis of the 1960s when the city-centre tenements were collapsing. Lack of amenities and poor maintenance over the years forced disillusioned residents to band together to combat the resulting cycle of disadvantage and campaign for improvements. The suburb is now undergoing a multi-billion euro renewal." Read the full article on The Dubliner website here
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 May 2008 )
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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 Ive been running another successful website for the last year or so and thought Id let you all know about it. - its based around the principle of The Law of Attraction as popularised by the movie, The Secret..
I find this whole concept fascinating and just like this website, I like to write about what I am passionate about. I believe the ideas presented by The Secret could be used deliberatly to change lives on a personal, local and global scale. It would be interesting to get a discussion going on how as a group we could positively affect the 'vibration' of Ballymun (i.e. The feel good factor of the area). Expect a followup forum post on this - Id love to hear from likeminded people with a Ballymun connection. So even though its slightly off-topic, I felt compelled to tell you about this site. Check it out at http://www.lifesecretblog.com --Martin |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 February 2008 )
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MacDermott Tower Implosion |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 February 2008 )
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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Clarke Tower Stealth Demolition! |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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 Thomas Clarke tower is currently being demolished... AT NIGHT!
The reason for this is that the demolition crew need to close the stretch of road that runs between the junction of Sillogue Road / Balbutcher Lane, and the Ballymun Road. I'll be posting photos and videos shortly, be sure to revisit for the latest updates. |
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