DAMAGED GROTTO 06/05/2026
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Meath Street, Dublin, has undergone significant structural changes due to encroaching hotel developments. Recent damage caused by the Molyneux Hotel construction has led to the installation of a protective wooden hut and fencing to preserve the sacred Massabielle relic. This post explores the impact of Dublin's hotel boom on the Liberties' most sacred community sanctuary.
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DAMAGED GROTTO