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I visited South Richmond Street yesterday as I had discovered that a new Indian restaurant “Desi Crew” was to open 24 September which is good news as many restaurants on East side of the street have been forced to close or relocate due to massive redevelopment in the immediate as well as the general area. I photographed the new restaurant and hope to have lunch there on Tuesday all going well.

South Richmond Street: Transformation Amidst Ongoing Redevelopment

As of September 21st, 2024, South Richmond Street in Dublin continues its metamorphosis. While many derelict buildings have disappeared, replaced by completed or near-complete construction projects, the overall area remains in a state of flux.

One major development, the €40m boutique hotel at Portobello Harbour, is now operational as the NYX Hotel. This 6-storey structure boasts 175 bedrooms, along with amenities such as a bar, restaurant, gym, meeting rooms, and a business library.

Plans for a €2.6 million redesign of Portobello Plaza, aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour that arose during the Covid-19 pandemic, have been announced by Dublin City Council. The project envisions pedestrianising Richmond Row from the Rathmines Road canal bridge to Portobello Harbour, passing in front of the Lower Deck pub. However, the project has faced criticism for its perceived lack of greenery and abundance of concrete. It also appears to be entangled in a dispute with the newly opened NYX Hotel, potentially delaying construction for up to 18 months.

The broader landscape of South Richmond Street has seen significant change in recent years. Several restaurants and shops have closed, including the Bernard Shaw, whose departure elicited mixed reactions from local residents. The once vibrant hub of street art, Richmond Villas (now Richmond Street South), is currently dominated by the sprawling construction site for Charlemont Square, Amazon’s future Dublin headquarters. It’s anticipated that the laneway, along with the Bernard Shaw and nearby buildings, will be demolished to make way for this development.

Amazon, already employing over 2,500 people in Ireland, plans to add another 1,000 jobs over the next two years, with many positions based in Dublin, including the Portobello area. The Charlemont Square project, though potentially delayed due to the pandemic, is a mixed-use development comprising 79 social housing units, 184 private residential units, commercial office space, and retail units.

Historical Context

An 1837 Ordnance Survey map reveals only one building on the western side of Richmond Street (excluding the Portobello Hotel), corresponding to the former Caroline Records shop at number 34. The nearby Portobello Hotel, designed by James Colbourne, opened in 1807. In 1858, it became St. Mary’s Asylum for blind girls, run by Catholic nuns. Despite initial controversy over funding and religious differences, the asylum thrived until its sale in 1868 to Mr. Isaac Cole, who restored it to its original hotel function.

The hotel, popular with officers from the nearby Portobello Barracks, also boasted proximity to the Royal Dublin Society grounds. However, its catering facilities lagged behind. In 1871, a local businessman publicly urged Mr. Cole to provide affordable dining options, highlighting the area’s lack of restaurants at the time.

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