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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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New Ballymun Blog
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Strange Syncronicity between construction and demolition |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 18 October 2004 |
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I just thought this was really worth pointing out (partly cause I'm really into my co-incidences). We recently received a photo from site member Feargal showing the construction of one of the towers in the 1960's.
Yesterday I took a photo of Ceannt tower and was amazed at how similar it looked during its demolition to the construction photo posted!
Check it out...
 Taken c.1960s  Taken 17th Oct 2004
Strange but true! |
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Featured Gallery Album - Ballymun in Snow |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 04 October 2004 |
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Check out this excellent post (from New Ballymun member Dave) - these photos as the name suggests depict the familiar Ballymun landmarks covered in snow circa 1980's Here's some thumbnails from the gallery:   
Click here to view the full album |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 February 2008 )
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BCN - October Online Edition Available |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 03 October 2004 |
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 The latest October edtion of the Ballymun Concrete News is now available via the download section.
Highlights from this issue include:
- School teacher helps victims of war thru Ballymun exhibition
- Stephen Rea launches Axis Programme
- Fair City star in Ballymun Shopping Centre
- The Frames donate a tree to Ballymun Plaza
+ much more
Download your copy here
Visit Ballymun Concrete News website here
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Life on the Block - New Art for Balcurris Hoardings |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 27 September 2004 |
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Finglas born artist Martin Folan has been at work in a basement flat on Balcurris Road, Ballymun, since June this year.  In collaboration with a group of young men aged between 16 – 18 from the Columban Youth Project, the issue of daily life ‘on the block’ has been explored through photography, collage and dialogue. This process has resulted in 2 large painted art works for the hoardings at Balcurris playground.
This Wednesday the 8th September, at 6pm, the first part of the work will be presented by the group to local children in Balcurris playground. The first unveiling will be followed by a barbeque and music. At 8pm, as darkness falls, the second part of the work will be unveiled by the group.
This first piece of work was designed to appeal to the local children who use the playground. Painted as a donation to the children, the work depicts well known cartoon characters including Barney and My Little Pony and will be displayed on the interior hoarding of the playground. (Click Read More below for full story). |
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BRL September 2004 newsletter |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 06 September 2004 |
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Ballymun Regeneration Ltd newsletter (issue 40) for September 2004 is available
for download from their website in PDF format.
You can download it directly by
clicking here
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it -
download here |
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Press Coverage in Northside People |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 01 September 2004 |
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The popular regional newspaper, The Northside People are running an article on this website in their September 1st edition!
 A big welcome and thank you to anyone who has visited this page as a result of reading it. Also thanks to all at Northside People for helping make this site popular!
Check out a scan of the article here |
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