Our History

Dynamic Drimnagh was set up to proactively advocate for appropriate infrastructure for Drimnagh.

Ten year strategic plan for Drimnagh submitted as part of Dublin City Council's Development Plan 2022 - 2028

GWA Architects issued a Feasibility Report on a Canal Village

Registered with City Edge Series to identify benefits for Drimnagh

 A heritage plaque and history wall were erected at the Davitt Apts commemorating Mountshannon Mill (1837-1905)

Tidy Drimnagh and Dr Marian Coll launched Drimnagh's Biodiversity Plan at the Drimnagh Festival

Investment was sought for Drimnagh from the €45m developer's levies from the current construction in Drimnagh.

An agreement was reached to set up Friends of Brickfield Park, enhance green space, and build new Changing Rooms to facilitate all sports events.

A detailed submission was sent to DCC Planning, welcoming housing, however, seeking a restriction on the density and proximity to existing two-storey homes in the area.

Dynamic Drimnagh liaised with elected TDs and appointed Senators on the long overdue Primary Care Centre.

A detailed submission was sent to DCC Planning welcoming housing with a proposed medical centre and seeking restrictions on density and proximity to existing homes on Dolphin Road.

Established communication with St James's Hospital on the proposed development of the BAM (Old Unilever) site, Davitt Road.

DCC Capital funding of €200,000 and developer's levies of €10.9m will be allocated for a 841sqm Library at Ardscoil Éanna, to be completed by 2026.

A combination of developer's levies and Capital Sports Grant of €2.4 between 2024 - 2026 has been allocated for new changing rooms, meeting room, toilets and storage facilities.

A joint initiative with DCC Community Development Team to advise senior residents on Winter challenges.

Members of Dynamic Drimnagh met with Minister Paschal Donohoe and Senator Mary Seery Kearney on appropriate services for Drimnagh.

DCC Planning refused 8 storey development at the Marble Arch. An Bord Pleannala also refused a planning appeal.

G4S were granted planning for 113 residential rather than 120. The site is now For Sale with F.P.P.

A very successful three-day festival was organised with DCC Community Development Teams.

Published by the Dublin South City Partnership for Dynamic Drimnagh, this newsletter was distributed across Drimnagh.

The Drimnagh Historical Map was launched displaying 15 historical sites across Drimnagh from Neolithic to Modern History.

Dynamic Drimnagh highlighted the need for continuous funding for community buildings and the need for a new Civic Centre at the South Central Area Committee.

Dynamic Drimnagh attended a public consultation on a Flood Risk Alleviation Scheme for Lansdowne Valley Park. It is proposed to install two damns in the Camac River.

Dynamic Drimnagh gave a presentation to the DRA members on what is planned for Drimnagh.

The NTA and DCC Active Travel Office propose to upgrade this junction by closing off Slievenamon Road. Dynamic Drimnagh and residents impacted have run a campaign to object to the road closure and seek alternative solutions.

Dynamic Drimnagh and St John Bosco Youth Centre met members of the Board of St James's Hospital  about Davitt Road. A new healthcare facility with community access will be built soon. 

We have liaised with Waterways Ireland on water activities on the Grand Canal for youth services in 2023 and 2024.

We have engaged with Dublin City Council about upgrading our green spaces. A plan is underway to upgrade Errigal Park which is welcomed.