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An Bord Pleanála said the development around Moore Street would 'secure the redevelopment of under-utilised urban land in a city centre location'

Controversial Moore Street development granted permission

An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for a controversial development between Moore Street and O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre.

Dublin • 18 Sep 24

The 'Dublin Central' masterplan proposals include two new public squares, new pedestrian routes and the restoration of historically important laneways

'Dublin Central' plans include O'Connell St Metrolink

Hammerson has detailed its proposals for the regeneration of an "important" site in Dublin's north inner city to include a fully integrated Metrolink station for O'Connell Street.

Business • 01 Jun 21

Cllr Donna Cooney said it was 'unbelievable' that Moore Street wasn't protected

Architectural Conservation designation for Moore Street

A move to designate the Dublin's Moore Street as an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) has been unanimously passed by city councillors.

Dublin • 12 Apr 21

The city council had announced a prohibition for the seasonal traders on Henry Street and Moore Street because of Covid-19 restrictions (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Potential for 'limited' street trading after talks

Some limited Christmas street trading could be allowed this year in Dublin city centre following talks this evening.

Dublin • 20 Nov 20

Rocques map of Dublin 1756, Moore Street centre and Sackville St (Now O'Connell St) at bottom right

Calls for archaeological recognition of Moore St site

Some 1916 relatives groups and historians have expressed concern about the status of a 'Georgian rubbish dump' known to exist underneath the Moore Street terrace and surrounding area.

Regional • 02 Apr 20

The 1916 Monument at Nos 14 to 17 would not be affected by the plans

Smaller-scale development on table for Moore St site

The new owner of the Dublin Central site, which includes the 1916 terrace on Moore Street, says it wants to do away with the existing shopping centre plan in favour of a smaller-scale development.

Dublin • 29 Mar 18

The Moore St site contains a national monument at numbers 14 to 17

Councillors upset at 'ironic' Moore Street battle

Dublin city councillors have reacted angrily to a British property's decision to fight moves to have additional buildings around Moore Street declared protected structures.

Dublin • 06 Feb 18

Appeal over High Court ruling that extended national monument protection

Moore Street judicial review 'not warranted'

Modern office blocks could be declared 1916 monuments following a ruling in the Moore St case, the Government has claimed.

Courts • 19 Dec 17

The buildings were used by volunteers in 1916

Renewed attempt to protect further Moore St buildings

Renewed attempts to have a number of additional buildings in the Moore Street area declared as protected structures have been agreed by Dublin city councillors.

Dublin • 04 Dec 17

The Department of Arts said in a statement that the works that are currently nearing completion are confined to preserving and protecting the buildings

Concern over standard of Moore Street restoration

Moore Street campaigners have expressed concern at the standard of restoration at the 1916 national monument site.

Moore Street • 28 Apr 17

The case centres on a dispute about the historical significance of some buildings

Moore St buildings challenge adjourned to Friday

A High Court action by the 1916 Relatives Association aimed at preventing the demolition of certain buildings on Moore Street has been adjourned until Friday.

News • 16 Feb 16

The plan is to restore the buildings to the conditions they were in in 1916

Restoration to begin at 1916 Moore St buildings

The Government has announced the start of restoration work on the final headquarters of the 1916 leaders in Dublin's Moore Street.

News • 10 Nov 15

Ms Humphreys said it is up to Dublin City Council and the monument owners to consider what the implications are for the national monument buildings

Minister disappointed over 1916 Rising monument

Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys has said she's disappointed with the lack of support from Dublin City Council for the development of a tribute to the leaders of the 1916 Rising.

News • 25 Nov 14

The deal would have allowed the building of a heritage centre on Moore Street

Council blocks Moore Street land swap deal

Dublin city councillors have voted against a land swap deal that would have ensured the restoration of the 1916 Easter Rising site in Moore Street in time for centenary celebrations.

News • 03 Nov 14

Dublin City Council would hand over numbers 24 and 25 Moore Street

Vote on Moore Street land swap deal postponed

Dublin city councillors have postponed a vote on a land swap deal that would ensure the restoration of the 1916 site in Moore Street in time for centenary celebrations.

News • 06 Oct 14

Dublin City Council would hand over numbers 24 and 25 Moore Street where a cleansing depot is situated to the rear

Land swap proposed in Moore Street development

Dublin City Council is proposing a land swap with developers Chartered Land to take over the site of the planned 1916 Heritage Centre on Moore Street.

News • 22 Aug 14

Government gives final go-ahead for 1916 commemorative centre on Moore Street in Dublin

Govt approves 1916 commemorative centre plans

Plans for a new 1916 commemorative centre in Dublin's Moore Street have been given the final go-ahead by the Government.

News • 30 Apr 14

If the plans are cleared by the Minister and Dublin City Council work could start in May

Restoration of Moore St site planned to begin soon

The developers Chartered Land say they hope to start work within months on restoring buildings on Moore Street where leaders of the 1916 rising held their last council of war.

News • 06 Feb 14

James Deenihan said he hoped an appropriate commemorative centre can be planned for 2016

Plans for car park at Easter Rising site rejected

Development plans for the houses on Dublin's Moore Street where the leaders of the Easter Rising held their last war council have been scaled back by Arts and Heritage Minister Jimmy Deenihan.

News • 16 Jul 13

A cross-party committee called for greater protection of 14-17 Moore Street

Cllrs back Moore Street preservation report

Dublin City Councillors have overwhelmingly backed a report calling for preservation of the 1916 monument on Moore Street.

News • 08 Apr 13

Numbers 14 to 17 Moore Street received a preservation order in 2007

Emergency works on Moore Street 1916 site

A committee examining Moore Street's 1916 buildings is recommending greater protection of four buildings.

News • 27 Mar 13

Some relatives are backing the plans presented to a special Dublin City Council committee

Developer outlines 1916 Moore Street proposals

Developer Chartered Land has outlined its proposals for the preservation of buildings on Moore Street used in the 1916 Rising.

News • 14 Jan 13

Dublin council defends CPO of Carlton site

Dublin City Council has defended a compulsory purchase order on the Carlton site to facilitate a development encompassing the 1916 buildings on Moore St.

News • 05 Nov 12

Bill on protecting Moore Street monument passed

A Sinn Féin Private Members' Bill to protect the national monument at Moore Street in Dublin was amended by the Government and passed by 78 votes to 38.

News • 24 May 12

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