Dublin 15 is going to get a lot more congested.

So Corduff will be getting the call to prayer 5 times a days starting at dawn or round about 6am.

lol.

vegetables wrote: »

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/plans-submitted-for-large-mosque-centre-in-blanchardstown-1.3206484?utm_content=sf-man


A Muslim community group has sought planning permission to build what would be one of the largest mosques in Ireland on a site at Blanchardstown in west Dublin.

Details of the planning permission can be found by searching fingalcoco (http://www.fingal.ie/planning-and-buildings/apply-or-search-for-a-planning-application/search-planning-applications-online/searchplanningapplicationsonline/) for planning reference FW16A/0134.

It is about time a proper mosque was built to cater to the very large muslim community in the area. As it goes, we are all crammed into a tiny room above a butcher's shop on coolmine industrial estate. There is also the option of Dr. Taufique in Corduff but unfortunately that didn't go as planned, it was "his" from the start and whilst he has a lot of respect and sympathy within the community (for both his profession and the tragic loss of his family) it is not suitable. The layout inside is simply a house with numerous rooms, the logistics of it are very awkward and it's like being in the north pole there in the winter with poor heating capabilities. Overall, it is not the ideal environment we would like our children to be in.

One thing we hope does not happen is some sort of a backlash, or the "they're taking over" rhetoric that is heard so often these days. There will be no calls to prayer 5 times a day and anyone who thinks that we as a community are attempting to cause mischief or anything else negative, I can guarantee you that your fears are misplaced. As a community I think we are well engaged with our surroundings at least, our kids are getting along fine in the schools, of which I was one, our faith leaders regularly communicate with local TD's, we're on the parent's committees of local schools, many of us work in the centre etc etc. Blanch is very important to us too and a successful project will be one whereby all are welcome to come and visit, regardless of faith.

Funding is still a major issue regardless. It has been mentioned in the article that there are attempts to try and secure funding from some Gulf governments and private institutions however it is a hell of a lot easier said than done. Even then, one can already envisage the cries of "Saudi Wahabbi funded mosque comes to Blanch" etc. We are trying to raise as much as possible between us as a community but it is not going to amount to the sum required, and I read elsewhere that people were angry the government were gonna fund it, I can confirm we are not going to be handed a blank cheque or lorry loads of cash, any funding will likely be due to the school function of the planned proposal and even that is extremely limited.

We shall see how things pan out with the council

http://www.pleanala.ie/casenum/248037.htm

Demolition of Brady's pub in Castleknock for 4 storey apartment s gets go ahead from An Bord Pleanala

I get on at Ashtown station everyday for the last 5 years and while its busy I've never been unable to get on so not sure what your on about..

Former Former wrote: »

The location of these apartments is perfect because people living there can walk to the train, or bus stop, have easy access to shops and restaurants and all other amenities.

In short, it's a reasonably desirable place to live, and you have to put apartments in places that people want to live.

Is there any word of these going on the market or will they be owned by the developer or a single investor and rented out. If it's the latter it's not really going to be in anyone's interest but the developer / investor.

beauf wrote: »

You can't use the trains on this line for 5 days never mind years at peak and not have seen overcrowding. All the trains at peak times out of town are jammed. While standing jammed together on trains designed for standing is normal. its not normal or safe on a train not designed for standing with no windows, no aircon and no handles. Its like a sauna. I'm lucky to be able to go slightly off peak, but anytime I get on at peak, its abysmal. No wonder people prefer to drive. M50 carpark regardless.

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Take the tube in London at peak and you will realize what real overcrowding is like, sure even the DART at peak is way busy that the Western Commuter.