Dublin Lunar New Year kicks off on 28th January with this year’s programme running until February 6 and features a mix of online and in-person events. Dublin City Council has announced the series of events to take place to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2022 and welcome the Year of the Tiger. Events will take […] Read more …
Irish Rail have announced a number of train cancellations for the rest of this week, due to staff shortages caused by Covid-19. The majority of these are on the Grand Canal to Hazelhatch line. Please check the Irish Rail website and social media channels before your journey for the latest information.
The road closures which were in place for Britain Quay have been extended to include the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th of January 2022. Access for local traffic, carparks and parking bays, as well as pedestrian access will be maintained. The contact on site is: Seamus Markey 086 1428044 Bennett (Construction) Ltd. Bennett (Construction) Ltd. […] Read more …
UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES BENNETTS Please note the following dates of road closures at Britain quay 9th ,10th , 13th ,14th ,15th ,16th ,17th ,18th , 20th, 21st and 22nd of December 2021 . Note all access to any private carparks will not be affected. Traffic and Pedestrian diversions will be in place The contact on site if you have any questions […] Read more …
This brand new Dublin exhibition will take you on a journey through Ireland’s exciting history and heritage. Calling all history fanatics! An exciting new exhibition has launched in Dublin and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of Irish history. To mark 230 years since Custom House initially opened its […] Read more …
TikTok’s long-awaited and much-anticipated move into the Sorting Office in Dublin’s south docklands is expected to take place shortly. Having agreed terms to lease the entire 202,000sq ft (18,766sq m) property earlier this year, the company is said by market sources to have formally signed the deal with the building’s owners, Mapletree Investments, last weekend. […] Read more …
Take a look at what’s on at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this month! 3 November – 4 December 2021: The Book of Mormon 23 December 2021 – 4 February 2022 The Lion King You can read more or book tickets HERE
Musical favourite Chicago is set to come to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre next spring, running from Tuesday April 5 until Saturday April 16 2022. The show will star Russel Watson in the iconic role of Billy Flynn, promising some razzle dazzle the show is known and loved for all around the world. Russell joins […] Read more …
25th November 2021 –Estate gritting services will be provided by MCR on behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited instructed by Apleona Real Estate.
Dublin City Council announced the return of the spectacular ‘Dublin Winter Lights’. The lights were switched on last week and will remain on until January 1st. 21 locations, in the form of 2 walking trails around the city, have been transformed with colourful projections and lighting displays. Five new locations have been added this year including […] Read more …
There are a few lovely scenic routes with plenty of spots along the way to grab yourself a hot beverage to keep your hands warm. As much as we love a cosy night in, a day under the duvet and endless movies, sometimes we have an abundance of energy that just needs to be used. […] Read more …
Leading Irish homebuilder Glenveagh Properties has confirmed the sale of a Dublin Docklands site to a subsidiary of multinational Eagle Street Partners group for €78.5m. The sale has allowed the firm to return €100m to shareholders in a buyback scheme. The sale of the Castleforbes complex was announced in August. It contains two hotels, a 120,000 […] Read more …
As part of Irish Port Safety Week, Dublin Fire Brigade units from Phibsborough and Tara Street teamed up with Dublin Port Company in a safety exercise yesterday (Tuesday 2 November). Together they pooled efforts in the simulated recovery of an injured crew member on board one of Dublin Port’s tugs, the Shackleton. Dublin Fire Brigade […] Read more …
A Coca-Cola campaign will tackle recycling in Dublin’s city centre with vending machine bins. The number of recycling bins in the city will double today to promote a circular economy, they will be installed in the Docklands area and St. Andrew’s Street. The Minister of State for the Circular Economy Ossian Smyth TD said: “I’m […] Read more …
Dublin City Council is commissioning musicians, composers and writers living or working in the Docklands to co-write a song that celebrates the area. The writer would work with people living or working locally to write a piece that celebrates the neighbourhood, history, and diverse culture. The final selection will be made by the City Arts […] Read more …
Take a look at what’s going on at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this month! Wednesday 3rd November – Saturday 4th December: The Book of Mormon You can read more or book tickets HERE
The 101st Jones Engineering Dublin City Liffey Swim took place last Saturday 23rd October. Over 500 swimmers took part this year on.a new course travelling up-river for the first time in the swims history. They began their journey at the Three Arena and traveled along the north side of the quays. This years swim is the […] Read more …
For a record breaking third year in a row EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, has been voted Europe’s leading visitor experience, finishing ahead of the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and Buckingham Palace at the World Travel Awards. The museum documents the stories of some of the millions of people who left Ireland, and how they influenced […] Read more …
A waterfront building on Barrow Street in Grand Canal Dock is being brought to market with potential for redevelopment at a guide price of €4 million. Dock Mill comprises a five-storey over-basement building on a site which includes seven basement car spaces. The property benefits from existing planning permission to convert the building into nine […] Read more …
Dublin City Council have revealed plans for a new project aimed at improving water quality in the Grand Canal Basin. The project will involve the installation of a new pipeline to the River Liffey, along with the construction of an outfall structure at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. In total, 450m of pipeline will be installed within the […] Read more …
Open House Dublin 2021 has been launched with the programme’s list of events, running over three days from 15-17th October. Events on offer include tours by foot, bike, boat and bus, as well as screenings of films and activities for children. Read More Here
There’s lots going on at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this month! Monday 4th – Saturday 9th October: The Rocky Horror Show Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th October: Six Sunday 17th October: Joker – Live in Concert Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd October: Heathers: The Musical Wednesday 27th – Saturday 30th October: West Side Story in Concert […] Read more …
The EMEA headquarters of Airbnb at 8 Hanover Quay in the docklands has recently been placed on the market. The warehouse style property at the corner of Benson Street and Hanover Quay, priced at €41.5m, is currently owned by a fund managed by BNP Paribas. Read More
Please be advised of upcoming road closure on Britain Quay, on Friday 24th of September and Tuesday 28th of September from 7:30 am to 6pm, for placing a mobile crane at the corner of our site. As previously noted, this will not affect any adjacent car spaces or footpath access except the red zone marked below . Bennetts have also notified all surrounding buildings for […] Read more …
Apleona HSG electricians are currently working on the street lights in Grand Canal. 2 lights back in action with complete led head replacement. 2 lights contractors are gone to get materials and fittings. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
The Dublin Dockland Clean up Day in Grand Canal was a great success! Great day for the team.
Powerwashing carried out by Apleona HSG janitorial team in Grand Canal today 22nd September 2022. Admiral Browne , the area in between 4/5 Grand Canal and McCann Fitzgerald – see images below. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Escape Boats bring the experience of escape rooms to a whole new level! Located at Grand Canal Dock, there are two challenges to choose from: SOS, where your team are trapped on an abandoned, crippled boat, and your mission is to gather information, repair the boat and escape. The second challenge is Convicts, where your team […] Read more …
There’s lots going on at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this month! Friday 10th September: Celine Byrne Tuesday 14th September: Blade Runner Live Sunday 19th September: We’ve Only Just Begun Tuesday 21st – Sunday 26th September: Dirty Dancing You can read more or book tickets HERE
Google is looking for a marketplace operator and retail tenants for its new Boland’s Mills development, which will bring shops, restaurants, a cultural space and market place to the heart of Grand Canal Dock. The redeveloped space will have 10 buildings, and is due to open in 2023. It will comprise of regenerated mixed-use space, built […] Read more …
A development site in the Docklands has been placed on the market for €80m. Located on the East Wall Road, ‘Brick Yards’ has the potential to accommodate a scheme of over 1,000 apartments. Read more here
Join the Digital Repository of Ireland on 17th September for a lively webinar exploring the diversity of digital cultural heritage collections relating to Dublin’s past and present. For more information, visit the website.
National Heritage Week, one of Ireland’s largest cultural events, is running from Saturday 14th August – Sunday 22nd August. It is being marked locally by a series of heritage projects and events across Dublin, including History and Heritage boat tours around Grand Canal Dock. For more information on National Heritage Week 2021, visit www.heritageweek.ie
A new underground train station in Dublin’s Docklands has been proposed as part of Iarnród Éireann’s latest public consultation on the DART+ West project. A new station at Spencer Dock, along with enhancements to entrances at Connolly Station, will be needed to cater for extra passenger capacity on the Dublin to M3 Parkway/Maynooth line. Read More
Please note the upcoming Road Closure on Britain Quay, on 6th and 10th of August, from 7:30 am to 6pm – there is a placement of a mobile crane at the corner of the site. As previously noted, this will not affect any adjacent car spaces or footpath access except the red zone marked below . We […] Read more …
Powerwashing continues in Grand Canal, see attached images On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Works and replacement and repair of equipment carried out in Chimney Park playground by Nature Play. Please see before and after photographs. If you notice anything in the playground please log it to the Apleona 24/hr service desk on 01 2157000 or email realestate.irl@apleona.com Before After On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real […] Read more …
Ongoing Repairs are being carried out by KN Networks. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Please note that repairs to the red paving at Grand Canal were carried out by KN Networks. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Reminder to all of the below dates for road closures over the coming weeks. Traffic and Pedestrian management will be in place. If you have any concerns or queries the contact on-site is as follows Project Coordinator: Andrei Bindea, Bennett (Construction) Ltd. Phone: 086 144 9619 Email: andreibindea@bennettconstruction.ie
On the lookout for some fun summer activities over the coming months? Why not discover Dublin by Kayak? City Kayaking is a fantastic way to see Dublin’s most famous landmark sites from a unique angle! Visit their website to learn more: citykayaking.com Image and Info Credit: City Kayaking.com
Please note that new inserts for the estate bins have arrived on-site and are been actively changed out. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Please note the upcoming Road Closure at Britain Quay on the 29th June 2021 from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm Bennetts are dismantling a crane. Please see Traffic Management Plan below. If you have any queries or issues regarding same please contact the following: Andrei Bindea Project Coordinator BEng, PGDip PM Bennett (Construction) Ltd. Phone: […] Read more …
Powerwashing continued on the estate carried out by Domestic and General. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
An Industrial Sweeper has been hired for the areas under Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited which has been coming in after every weekend for the past 2.5 months. We hope you see the improvements made. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
We saw this sign at the weekend and it says it all. We do wish for people to enjoy themselves outside however it becomes a problem when it is taken to the extreme and people do not clean up afterwards. Grand Canal Harbour is a mixed-use development and is people’s home. A little bit of […] Read more …
After the June bank holiday weekend in Grand Canal please see below photographs of what our teams had to face into each morning. Despite extending the janitorial service at 12 midnight, the area was left in a disgusting way, six 1100 litre bins were placed throughout the estate however, decisions were made not to use […] Read more …
Security Measures Please note that nine security guards are on for the areas under Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited from 3.00 pm to 3.00 am Friday 4th June to Sunday 6th June. Cleaning Measures Industrial Cleaning is scheduled for the estate on Tuesday 8th June. Janitorial Increased hours up to 12 midnight, with the next […] Read more …
Reinstatement of red paving tiles in Grand Canal Square carried out by KN Networks. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Take to the high seas and travel virtually with your team from Dublin to Hong Kong – home of the largest Dragon Boat Race. How you complete the journey is up to your team – walk, run, cycle or row! With all kilometres tracked within the dedicated fundraising app, the race is on – which […] Read more …
Happy Pride Month! Dublin Pride 2021 was officially launched by The Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu on May 17th, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Dublin Pride Hub. The Dublin Pride 2021 theme is Community, with a focus on promoting the vital work of LGBTQ+ organisations & services. As the biggest LGBTQ+ fundraising events […] Read more …
This Monday 24th May 2021 at 10.15 pm on Grand Canal Square, a wheelie boombox was blasting out very loud music that could be widely heard – video here. Please note that this is a mixed-used development with surrounding Residents. We would ask all to be considerate of the residents in the area. We have no issues with […] Read more …
The double yellow lines and the yellow box on Chimney View have been refreshed by Car Park Lining. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Power washing in Grand Canal Square – estate concrete seating 19th May 2021. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Sweeping and Power washing of Chimney Park playground today 19th May 2021. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Th below images show what teams had to face this morning at 5.00 am. There are 1100 litre black bins left out in Grand Canal Square. If the bins are full we would ask you to place your rubbish in the additional bins provided or take the rubbish away with you. People are free to […] Read more …
Security Notice | Upcoming Weekend 14th – 16th May 2021 There will be seven security officers in the area under the remit of GCHM from Friday, May 14th to Sunday, May 16th, 2021. However, we would ask you to utilise the following number if you suspect any criminal or anti-social behaviour: 999 On behalf of Grand Canal […] Read more …
Power washing continues in Grand Canal Dock. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Tree attention in Grand Canal Dock. Eoin O’Connell, the arborist, has tended to the trees on Chimney View by raising their crowns. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
The teams in Grand Canal are powerwashing the area after the weekend. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
EPIC Museum re-opens to visitors on Monday 10th May. Bookings must be made online in advance. Click HERE for more information.
There is a Billygoat purchased on behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Ltd. Apleona HSG Janitorial team have full use of a Billygoat for the Grand Canal Harbour area under the remit of GCHM. The teams are working hard to retain the desired standard for the estate. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., […] Read more …
On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited powerwashing was carried out on the estate on Friday 7th May 2021 On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Phase One of the Lighting Project is progressing well at the moment. We advise all stakeholders we are on target to present our findings in line with the original planner, to view the Project Plan with current updates, please click here. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further details or progress […] Read more …
Powerwashing carried out by the teams in Grand Canal on Thursday 6th May 2021. We would ask again please do not interfere with estate seating – cooking oil is been poured on the seating. We would ask this behaviour to be ceased immediately. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited., Apleona Real Estate
Please note that powerwashing has been completed on Asgard Road. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Estate Lighting under Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Phase One A full review is been undertaking on all estate lighting over the next few months. Click HERE to see more. Our thanks to 2 Grand Canal and Q Parking for assisting the contractors with access to the required areas. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour […] Read more …
Oil has been placed on the marble seats facing the Dock on the strip from Il Valentino / Gallery Quay / Café Nero. We would ask that no one interferes with estate property. It is also staining the ground. There are CCTV cameras in place and the Guards will be contacted. If anyone is witnessing […] Read more …
Another day of powerwashing by the teams down in Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
A combined effort from Apleona HSG and Domestic General carrying out power washing today in Grand Canal. We are powerwashing the strip opposite Hanover Quay up to the colourful wall including the marble seats We would ask all parties who are utilising the area to please place their rubbish in the estate bins provided and […] Read more …
Grand Canal on Saturday morning, April 24th, 2021 – see the below video. Apleona HSG janitorial team arrived on site at 5.00 am and cleaned the area under the remit of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited. Apleona HSG janitorial team was on site until midnight Saturday 23rd April 2021. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management […] Read more …
If you suspect any criminal or suspicious behaviour in Grand Canal, Dial 999/ 112 for support Our first thought is to contact Pearse Street, however, the patrol car is linked to the 999/112 line More Gardai presence is required for the Grand Canal Harbour area. Thank you to all parties who have placed calls, working […] Read more …
Apleona HSG janitorial are on site since 5.00 am this morning. Powerwashing, a combined effort by Domestic, General, and Apleona HSG. As part of the janitorial remit is to wash down the benches and seats in Grand Canal, see their finding this morning. Oil placed on the marble seating along the strip by Il Valentino […] Read more …
Today was another extremely busy day for the teams in Grand Canal. Please see below images of before and after photographs of Grand Canal Square from this morning 26th April 2021. This is what businesses, residents, and the teams on the ground have to face into every Monday morning. We have no issues with people out […] Read more …
Powerwashing the bin area of the estate bins took place today 26th April 2021. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Please note that sand has been topped up in the playground in Chimney View. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Apleona HSG janitorial team are carrying out their scheduled power washing duties in the Grand Canal Harbour today April 13th, 2021. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited, Apleona Real Estate
Dublin City Council officials have said that some of the works recommended for tackling pollution. Issues which were first flagged back in 1994. The plan is to extend that pipeline and discharge the water in the Liffey. Image & information credit: Dublin Inquirer – read more HERE.
The Chinese social media giant has chosen the Sorting Office at Grand Canal Dock to accommodate up to 2,000 workers, according to sources. It had whittled the search down to three locations, with TIO’s North Dock, beside the 3Arena, and McGarrell Reilly’s Charlemont Square in Rathmines losing out to the former An Post site. Information […] Read more …
An Bord Pleanála has turned down Dublin City Council’s new planning scheme for the Docklands because it does not allow enough height and density. The North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) plan covers the site of Johnny Ronan’s proposed 45 and 41-storey towers and would have meant those towers limited to 25 storeys. The city council […] Read more …
New signage has been erected in Chimney View playground. We would ask everyone to please respect the rules of the Chimney View playground. See below. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
It is against the law to drink in the public areas in Grand Canal. We would ask everyone in our community to adhere to and respect this. Signage has been erected throughout the estate to remind residents (see images below). On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited, Apleona Real Estate requests that residents of the area please pick up after their dog. Please ensure that when walking your pet in the area that you have dog waste disposal bags with you and once you have cleaned up that it is correctly placed in the […] Read more …
On Wednesday 24th March 2021 and Thursday 25th March 2021, the Apleona HSG Janitorial Team were busy power washing the area of the estate waste bins and Grand Canal Square. Please see below some images of works completed. On behalf of Grand Canal Harbour Management Limited Apleona Real Estate
Minister for Local Government Darragh O’Brien, whose department would oversee such funding, has refused the request for Dublin’s controversial plans for a €25 million whitewater rafting project in the docklands. Dublin City Council wanted €19m for the project as part of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund for the attraction which doubled in price from […] Read more …
Dublin City Council are progressing with plans to complete a storm water outfall extension at Grand Canal Dock, to improve water quality in the area. The proposed project will install a new pipeline within the Grand Canal Dock to the River Liffey via Asgard Road together with the construction of an outfall structure to the […] Read more …
The team at Surfdock are planning to re-open their watersports centre in April 2021. With a full commitment to stopping the spread of Covid 19 they have introduced the following measures: pre-booking only, no walk-ins all waivers have to be signed ahead of time no hand shakes or hugs the changing rooms and showers are closed, please […] Read more …
Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative has begun in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day 2021 celebrations. Be sure to have a stroll around our Dublin Docklands home to see some of the buildings and landmarks turn green! Image: CHQ Dublin
Dublin City Council, JCDecaux and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have today announced that the NOW TV dublinbikes scheme will be enhanced with the upgrade of 50% of the fleet of 1,600 to hybrid electric bikes, commencing on March 30th when the first batch of e-dublinbikes will be launched. With a station in our community […] Read more …
Who’s looking forward to “Six Great Virtual Days & Nights!”? The National St. Patrick’s Festival returns in 2021, running from March 12th to 17th inclusive. The presentation of this years’ Festival will be through ‘SPF TV’, a St. Patrick’s Festival TV Channel, which will be located at www.stpatricksfestival.ie and will be accessible globally. Check out what’s on via their website, and make […] Read more …
Dublin City Council has released a statement to remind small businesses throughout the city that are struggling with the effects of Covid-19, to contact the Council’s Local Enterprise Office for help and support. With the beginning of Local Enterprise Week, which was launched by the Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, a number of initiatives will be taking place across […] Read more …
This March, Aware are asking you to join their march with people all over Ireland. Come together ‘virtually’ in support of Aware’s Aware’s mental health services. This is a virtual event, so you can take part in your locality. You can choose the distance and the route, start from your front door, do laps of your […] Read more …
Waterways Ireland is drawing up plans to sell the heritage, “graving docks”, part of the Grand Canal Docks in Dublin, on the open market. Graving docks are effectively dry docks into which ships can be sailed before the water is removed, allowing work on parts of ships that would have been inaccessible when the vessel […] Read more …
The planned White Water Rafting Centre in Dublin has won the support of tourism and sporting organisations as the city council prepares to make a new funding application for the controversial project. The council has already asked for expressions of interest for the €25 million project which is planned for Georges Dock in the IFSC. […] Read more …
Weather warning for the weekend ahead: February 12th – 14th 2021. Dublin City Council has been closely monitoring weather forecasts over the past few days and has a Winter Maintenance Plan in place for the bad weather expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Read more of the plans in place HERE.
The Nine-acre holding beside Port Tunnel and 3Arena was previously offered for sale in 2006 for €150m Offers in excess of €80 million have been invited for a landmark 9-acre (3.6 hectare) site in Dublin’s north docklands zoned for the delivery of a major mixed-use scheme. Assembled originally by a joint venture involving the Westmeath-based Bennett […] Read more …
Google has secured planning permission to transform ground floors of two of its towers at its €300m development at Boland’s Mill into a market-place to facilitate local food and craft businesses. The plans represent a new urban quarter for the Dublin 4 area. According to landscape architects, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, the market-place element will […] Read more …
Who’s looking forward to “Six Great Virtual Days & Nights!”? The National St. Patrick’s Festival returns in 2021, running from March 12th to 17th inclusive. The presentation of this years’ Festival will be through ‘SPF TV’, a St. Patrick’s Festival TV Channel, which will be located at www.stpatricksfestival.ie and will be accessible globally. Details on St. Patrick’s Festival 2021, SPF TV and […] Read more …
Dublin City Council (DCC) is seeking to draw up a shortlist of contractors interested in building the controversial white water rafting facility proposed for George’s Dock. The proposed white water rafting facility would be located between the IFSC and the CHQ building in Dublin. Image: Smart Docklands via The Irish Times website. Information Credit: The Irish […] Read more …
Adam King, the six-year-old boy from Co. Cork, whose ‘virtual hug’ provided one of television’s most memorable moments on the Late Late Toy Show in December last year, is lighting up buildings across the country tonight. Adam’s hug sign, which he shared on the show is being displayed tonight at locations in Dublin, Cork and Waterford city […] Read more …