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Dublin Docklands

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78: 409: 210: 42: 62: 162: 399:: While it was reported that the building of the park was "underway" in 2005, and it was reported in 2006 that the park was being developed, the park was never built. However, in 2014 it was reported that the park would be completed by summer 2015. Currently there is a derelict site notice (within the meaning of the Derelict Sites Act 1990) dated 6 May 2014 posted at the location. 49: 424:, Dublin's tram service, runs from the city centre along Mayor Street into the northside Docklands. It has Docklands stops at Georges Dock, Mayor Square, and Spencer Dock and terminates at the Point adjacent to the 3Arena and the Gibson Hotel. At peak times the Docklands Luas extension runs every four minutes. 416:
DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) rail service has four local Dockland stations. Connolly Station north of the River Liffey and Tara Street Station south of the River are within five minutes' walk of the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Docklands. At peak times, the DART runs every
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in Dublin's Docklands was unveiled 11 August 2008. It is called the "Royal Canal Linear Park" and was designed by Paris-based architectural practice, Agence Ter. It features playgrounds, new bridges and sporting facilities covering six hectares. Originally, a much smaller area along the Royal Canal
389:: Point Village was originally intended to house a 120m tower, which would have included apartments, office space, a miniature TV and radio studio, and rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic views over Dublin Bay. The project was abandoned due to the difficult economic situation faced by the 350:. It featured a large open-air stage with performances from local musicians. The market stalls offered traditional farmers' produce as well as household goods, crafts, antiques, and students' art wares. The Point Village Market was open from May to November 2010. 227:: This development was originally planned to include waterside apartments, offices, retail space, a linear park and local amenities for leisure activities, although some of this was scaled back due to the economic recession. It is also the location of the 255:
into a 250,000 m development of 80,000 m offices, 1,200 apartments, 10,000 m retail/bars/restaurants together with a 2,200-seat theatre and a (150-bedroom) 5-star hotel. This and the other elements of the GCD are now known as
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from October 2007 to April 2010. Following closure in Belfast, it was dismantled and transported to Dublin. It closed due to a lack of demand, and was once again on the move, this time to York in the UK.
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stations were opened in the Docklands in 2013–2014, at Custom House Quay, City Quay, Excise Walk, Lime Street, Guild Street, Convention Centre, New Central Bank, The Point, Benson Street, Hanover Quay,
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and host the European HQs of Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Completed projects include Grand Canal Square, Marker Hotel, Alto Vetro, Google Docks (Montevetro), and the
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runs along this section with some elements of the original plan being integrated. Construction of this project began in 2019 and was officially opened on 31 July 2020.
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On the south side of the river, there is the Maldron Hotel (4 star) on Cardiff Lane and the Marker Hotel (5 star) on Grand Canal Square both close to the
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Tower, it was intended to be the tallest building on the island of Ireland at an estimated 180m. It was meant to house a recording studio for
356:: The 5000 square feet outdoor ice rink was open for a short time in the winter of 2010–2011. It opened again December 2014 – January 2015. 197: 723: 251:: The Grand Canal Dock (GCD) is a project that transformed the derelict and contaminated 10 hectare gas site at the east end of 935: 380: 132: 791: 209: 945: 117: 113: 127:
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the docklands area was regenerated as an extension of the business hub of Dublin's
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Hotels in the Dublin Docklands area, on both sides of the river, include the Gibson Hotel (4 star) close to the
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concert venue, the Spencer Hotel IFSC (4 star) and Hilton Garden Inn (3 star) which are both close to the
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10 minutes. Pearse Station and Grand Canal Dock Station service the remainder of South Docklands.
189: 131:(IFSC). By 2008 the area had over 599 enterprises. While growth slowed considerably due to the 61: 796: 695: 337: 328:: From July 2010 to November 2011, the 10 million euro, 350 tonne, 60-metre tall, 42 capsule 768: 454: 275: 247: 193: 185: 383:. Proposals to revive the plan were reported in July 2013, but were subsequently cancelled. 878: 625: 601: 324: 268: 240: 161: 844: 647: 480:. Also on this side of the river is the Ferryman Hotel (2 star) above the Ferryman Pub. 89: 919: 676: 347: 257: 252: 235: 184:
On 22 May 2014, it was announced that a fast-track planning process was approved by
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is on the left and The Marker Hotel in the centre and Hanover Quay on the right.
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New infrastructure, built in the area in the 21st century, has included the
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A view of Grand Canal Square in Dublin's regenerated Docklands. The
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postal districts but includes some of the urban fringes of the
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and Sheriff Street Upper was cleared and grass planted. The
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The rusting Grand Canal Docks sign at the opening to the
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Index

Green on Red Gallery
International Financial Services Centre, Dublin
Map of Dublin; the Dublin Docklands are circled.


Samuel Beckett Bridge
Convention Centre Dublin

Irish
Dublin
River Liffey
Talbot Memorial Bridge
3Arena
D01
D02
D04
International Financial Services Centre
post-2008 Irish economic downturn
Samuel Beckett Bridge
LUAS
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
3Arena
Convention Centre Dublin

Grand Canal
An Bord Pleanala
North Wall
Grand Canal Dock
Docklands Strategic Development Zone

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