In Ranelagh

Ranelagh Balloon Flight & Pearse Schools

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:56:00 +0000

There are two Ranelagh mentions in the Irish Times today. One concerns Patrick Pearse's legacy as an educator, with regard to the school in Cullenswood House, and the other is an entry in the Irishman's Diary column about the unveiling of a statue in Ranelagh Gardens to commemorate the balloon launch there in 1785 by a fellow called Richard Crosbie.

Pint & A Picture

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:41:00 +0000

Howard Linane's Pint & A Picture returns to Ranelagh today, the 1st of September, with highlights including Yellow Gate Women (and a Q&A with the director) and Happiness, and by the sound of things, a lot more as well. That's in Russell’s of Ranelagh from 7pm onwards.

Ranelagh Arts Festival 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:37:00 +0000

The programme has been announced for the Ranelagh Arts Festival 2008. The festival takes place from the 23rd of September, at various venues around Ranelagh. From the announcement:

"This year, the emphasis is on the village, with loads of events around Ranelagh, making the festival hard to ignore. Walking tours, cycling tours, comedy circuits, an art exhibition that will loop around the village, street art and a magnificent engine puffing away on the Triangle – yes, folks, you are going to see plenty of activity."

Last year's festival was a great success, and it looks like this year's is going to be even better.

Charleston Road Listed Building

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:53:00 +0000

The Dublin People has an article up about the entry of 34 Charleston Road on the Record of Protected Structures. It seems the owner wasn't correctly notified when the building was listed, and in any case, says that the house has "no particular architectural merit; that there was no historical association with a famous person or event; that it was not part of an interesting group of buildings; that it did not illustrate any point of social or economic history and that it was not built with any technological innovation or virtuosity."

Dublin City Council seem to differ.

Post Office Moves to Centra

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:35:00 +0000

Dermot Lacey posts on his blog that the Post Office in Ranelagh is moving to Centra on the Triangle. Good news in convenience for everyone, I think.

O'Gara Claims Intention To Build

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:52:00 +0000

According to the Herald, Noel O'Gara intends to build a house in Dartmouth Square in Ranelagh. He claims that a "loophole" exists in the law concerning planning permission, which means he doesn't have to get it. However, unless he intends to build it himself, I suspect he'll have a tough time finding builders.

Starbucks in Ranelagh

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:44:00 +0000

According to the Irish Independent, there's going to be a branch of Starbucks opening in Ranelagh. They're looking to expand to a London level, where you're never more than 10 minutes from a branch. If they start to use the late opening times that they have in the UK and the US, I can see this being a roaring success for them.

Ranelagh Street News

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:43:00 +0000

There have been a number of changes to Ranelagh's shopping and other businesses in the last few months. Most notable is probably the opening of a new Superquinn just off the Triangle. Opposite that, Centra have moved into where McDonalds used to be, and the old space is being renovated to combine the two into one huge convenience store. Diep Noodle Bar have expanded with a new takeaway branch, Diep at Home, and best of all, Michie Sushi are now doing deliveries.

Art Classes by Mairead de Blaca

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:16:00 +0000

Calling budding Artists.

Have you ever wished you could paint like an old master? Do you want to know the difference between abstract and classic, landscape and watercolours? How to choose and mix your colours? How to hold your brush! Or maybe you just want to know how to colour in between the lines.

Well now's your chance as celebrated artist Mairead De Blaca will motivate you to try something new and teach you how to paint in a style of your own choice. Check out her site at www.deblaca.eu!

To register your interest, just talk to Mairead, email her at mairead@deblaca.eu or call her at 087 9489999.

Classes are 100 for 6 weeks, starting on Monday 14th January at 6:30pm.

Each class is 2.5 hours long.

Mount Pleasant Lawn Tennis Club
Ranelagh
Dublin 6

Paintings by Mairead deBlaca

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:31:00 +0000

According to Irish Craft Update, there's an exhibition of paintings by Mairead deBlaca taking place in the Mount Pleasant Lawn Tennis Club in Ranelagh, opening on Thursday the 15th of November.

Mortons - Best Supermarket in Dublin

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:02:00 +0000

Mortons in Ranelagh gets a mention on The Dubliner's 2007 Best of Dublin - Food, along with lots of other excellent shops and eateries. Well worth reading!

Michie Sushi

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:28:00 +0000

There's a new sushi takeaway in Ranelagh, Michie Sushi. I've tried the sushi - it's fantastic - and I've written an article on Rocking Grass saying it's the best sushi in Dublin. If you like it - or even want to try it - get yourself along to Chelmsford Lane and get some!

The Ranelagh Rumble

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Thu, 17 May 2007 07:44:00 +0000

There are reports all over the media this morning, from RTÉ to the Metro, of a public argument between Michael McDowell and John Gormley on the streets of Ranelagh. Here's RTÉ's report.

O'Gara Strikes Again

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:28:00 +0000

Noel O'Gara's latest action, according to Midlands Radio is to allow Dartmouth Square to be used as a halting site by a family of travellers.

the Circuit Court has ordered that the caravan and generator on the site be removed immediately. O' Gara is fighting the court order, saying he has done nothing wrong.

I really cannot imagine what O'Gara is getting out of all this.

McDonalds in Ranelagh Closes

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:47:00 +0000

The branch of McDonalds just off the Triangle in Ranelagh has closed. There appear to be plans to expand the Centra next door into that space, which I think will more than double its size. Anyone know anything more about that closure, or what happened with the other chip shop on the Triangle?

McDowell's Window Smashed

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:39:00 +0000

According to a note on the Irish Times website, Tánaiste Michael McDowell's constituency office in Ranelagh was vandalised overnight on the 30th/31st of March.

Yoga, Movement & Relaxation

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:15:00 +0000

Paola Catizone is teaching a Yoga Course in Ranelagh:

Paola teaches Yoga, Movement and Relaxation at the Multi Denominational School in Ranelagh, D6 on Thursday evenings, from 5.45 to 7 pm. The sessions offer participants an opportunity to explore embodiment, meditation and relaxation and it supplies them with simple practices for home practice. For enquiries phone:01-4400449 or 0863596824. You can also email: paolacatizone@gmail.com

Dartmouth Square

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:35:00 +0000

There's a report on RTE about more activity from Noel O'Gara in Dartmouth Square, one of the nicer parks in the Ranelagh area. O'Gara has been selling tiles from the park, which he owns, having bought it for a small amount of money in 2005, intending to develop it. It's currently in the process of being bought out by Dublin City Council under a compulsory purchase order.

Personally, I can't see what he expects to gain from it, apart from some more hatred from the local residents...

Chinese Year of the Pig

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:20:00 +0000

The Sunday Business Post reports that Wong's in Ranelagh is to host a dinner for 100 people to celebrate the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Pig.

Christmas Tree Disposal

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:22:00 +0000

The holidays are over, and it's time to dispose of that Christmas tree. DCC Waste have provided information here on Christmas Arrangements - specifically, Christmas Tree Collection Centres.

Superquinn buys Four Provinces & Il Mondo

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:12:00 +0000

According to the Sunday Business Post, Superquinn have bought the Four Provinces pub and Il Mondo nightclub, with the intention of building a supermarket on the site. That'll change the character of that part of the village a lot.

Superquinn chairman Simon Burke [...] said that the company planned to build a 929 square metre supermarket on the site, and hoped to open it late next year or in early 2008. The purchase was completed on Friday. Burke said it was likely that some apartments or offices would be developed on top of the supermarket, but this was subject to talks with Dublin City Council planners.

Historical

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:11:00 +0000

The Rathmines, Ranelagh and Rathgar Historical Society meets at 8pm on Thursday, November 30, in Rathmines Town Hall, Rathmines Road, D6. Margaret Gormley will present her illustrated lecture 'History of St. Stephen's Green and Iveagh Gardens.' All welcome - contribution €2.

Ranelagh is Ireland's Smartest Village

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:37:00 +0000

According to an article in the Sunday Times, Ranelagh is Ireland's smartest village, with 86% of secondary school students going on to University.

Film Appreciation Nights

noreply@blogger.com (Drew Shiel) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:07:00 +0000

A new weekly program of Film Appreciation nights will begin Wednesday
October 11th in Cullenswood House in Ranelagh. All films will be
selected and introduced by Daniel Fitzpatrick and each screening will
be followed by discussion and tea and biscuits. The films chosen
represent many different approaches to film-making and a variety of
cultural backgrounds including films from Iran, Mongolia/Russia,
France and America. The course will be informal and accessible to all
backgrounds, buffs to beginners, and is a wonderful opportunity to
expand your understanding and enjoyment of cinema. Reduced rates are
offered to students/unemployed. To book a place or enquire please
contact 086 8934196 or email danielfits@gmail.com.