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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 Tower Block Implosion Sunday March 13th |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 07 March 2005 |
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Here is Latest information released by Ballymun Regeneration Ltd to the residents of Ballymun.
 Sean McDermott Tower will be demolished by the controlled use of explosives
on Sunday March 13th sometime between 10am and 12 noon.
An Exclusion Zone will be established and will operate from 09.00am until
approximately 30 minutes after the demolition has been completed. The area of
the Exclusion Zone is indicated on the aerial photo above No members of the
public will be permitted inside this exclusion Zone.
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McDermott Tower Exclusion Zone for 13th March
Access to the Ballymun Road through the exclusion zone from Shangan, Coultry,
Balcurris and Sillogue, will not be permitted until approximately 30 minutes
after the demolition has been completed. Access during this time will only be
available for emergency vehicles.
An Garda Siochana and the demolition contractors security staff will maintain
crowd control barriers at the perimeter of the Exclusion Zone. For safety
reasons, please cooperate with any instruction given by the Garda or security
personnel on the day.
In particular to instructions as to where best to gather to view the demolition.
Viewing the demolition from the perimeter of the Exclusion Zone is perfectly
safe, however there will be a significant dust cloud after the explosion and it
is recommended that individuals with breathing difficulties should stay indoors.
It is also advisable to keep all windows closed and to ensure that all washing
has been removed from clothes lines before 10.00am. Owners of pets should ensure
that they are kept indoors or on a secure lead.
The contractors, Tinnelly Demolition Ltd, will give a presentation and answer
any queries in relation to the demolition of McDermott Tower on Tuesday March
8th @ 8.30pm in the Civic Office, Main Street, Ballymun.
If you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to contact us at
01-2225660
Eamon Farrrelly
Ballymun Regeneration Ltd. |
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