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HX Wreaths 2021
Christmas Wreaths from around Harold’s Cross – all homemade Soldiers are guarding all the wreaths in Harold’s Cross with their wooden spoon hands. Can you guess what else from around the house was used in their making? T
Read moreThe Pleasure of Poetry
Looking for distraction during the dark winter days? Why not immerse yourself in the age-old pleasure of poetry? During this six-week online course, Harold’s Cross Writer-in-Residence Amanda Bell will select poems across a range of topics, and together we will explore how to read a poem, and how
Read moreOccasional News – November 2021
Thanks to Tony McDemott for compiling this news for Harold’s Cross. Planning : The main developments since the last update are : · Saint Clare’s Convent : Convert a Community Room in Block 8 to a Studio Apartment. Click: HERE · DD O’Brien’s, 126-128 Harold’s Cross Road : Add a 6th floor with 6 more
Read moreNews for Sep 26th
Well Done Home-Street-Home : Congratulations to Laury Poisson & Ed Donnelly who continue to grace Harold’s Cross with their world-class showroom. Their brilliance has been acknowledged as Home-Street-Home has been selected as a Finalist for the Retail Excellence National Store of the Year Award. Drop in to enjoy the experience for yourself. Click: HERE and Click: HERE
Read moreOccasional News – September 2021
Planning : The main developments since the last update are : · New Schools at the Greyhound Stadium: Dublin City Council’s (DCC) decision to grant permission for a new car-free educational campus has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) by local residents who are concerned regarding proximity and overlooking to their
Read moreHarold’s Cross Occasional News & Events
1. The 2021 Stay @ Home (Almost) Virtual Community Festival surpassed all expectations. The breadth of topics and the talent presenting each event was truly impressive. Videos of 39 events are available for viewing by clicking on the word “Link” beside each event on the Festival Home Page 2. Planning : The main
Read moreOccassional News – April 2021
HX Grow Project : Continues to bestow beautiful bountiful benefits ! Last month 5 heritage apple trees were planted inside the main gate of Mount Argus Park. Today a row of similar heritage apple trees was planted on Priory Green. These are the first steps in restoring the mixed fruit
Read moreAnnual Spring Clean – April 24th 11 am
National Spring Clean-up In conjunction with Dublin City Council Social-distanced clean-up of Harold’s Cross Bags, pickers, gloves etc Collect from 79 Kenilworth Park from Friday 23rd Any queries, contact Dermot at 087-7821889
Read moreTree Cutting in Mt. Argus Park and Road
Please see below and update from Dublin City Parks: “Dublin City Parks have appointed a tree surgeon to carry out essential tree removals, 4 number, in Mt. Argus Park and Road to happen over the next couple of weeks due to Health and Safety concerns. This work is
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