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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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Irish Dance For Colombia....... |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 31 May 2006 |
My name is Sam Byrne and some people around Ballymun may know me from the Ballymun Gospel Choir. I am going to Bogata in Colombia for four weeks in July to work with orphaned children and also with children who live on the streets from a few months old and are rared by older street children. I am doing this trip with an organisation called Sli-Eile who are based at 127 Shangan Road. Sli-Eile is a Jesuit organisation who work with people who are on the margins of society and they also do faith and social justice work with young adults.
To go on this trip I need to raise €3000, Some of that money goes towards my flight and keep while over there. I will be staying with the Jesuit Community in Bogata with a local woman cooking all meals. We pay her for each meal which gives her a steady income. €1000 of the money I raise goes directly to the orphanage, and with a group of Ten heading over to Colombia that is quite a substancial amount. I need to raise this donation for the orphanage so I am hosting a Ceili in Na Fianna GAA Club on Mobi Road on Wednesday 21st June, the Ceili starts from 9.30-12.30, There will also be a local band from Ballymun playing some Traditional music from 8.00pm so turn up and show your support. It promises to be a great night, as there will also be a big raffle with some amazing prizes. The charge on the door will be €10 per person. Even if you can't turn up on the night maybe you would consider buying a ticket and showing your support?
Tickets can be bought from the Virign Mary Church, Shangan, The Sli-Eile Office at 127 Shangan Road or from Sam at 087-2790810.
Please Remember, I need you, to help me help others!
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