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VALENTIA ROAD IN DRUMCONDRA

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A SHORT ROAD CONNECTING HOME FARM ROAD AND GRIFFITH AVENUE

Valentia Road is a short, residential street in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland. It runs north-south between Griffith Avenue and Home Farm Road. The road is named after Valentia Island, an island off the coast of County Kerry.

The road is also home Corpus Christi Church Primary School as well as Corpus Christi Church which was built in the early 20th century. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and its stained glass windows.

The English name ‘Valentia’ Island does not come from the Spanish city of Valencia. Instead it comes from the Irish name of Valentia Harbour, cuan Bhéil Inse, “harbour-mouth of the island”. It was anglicised as ‘Bealinche’ and ‘Ballentia’ before evolving into ‘Valentia’.It is possible the spelling was influenced by Spanish sailors; there is a grave marker to Spanish sailors lost at sea in the Catholic cemetery at Kylemore.

The Irish name for the island is Dairbhre, probably meaning “oak isle”. It was historically anglicised as ‘Dariry’.

WOODPARK IS OFF THE RISE AND THE RISE IS OFF GRIFFITH AVENUE

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SEPTEMBER 2023

There are two Woodworks businesses at the Rise off Griffith Avenue in Dublin, Ireland:

Wynnes of Woodpark is a cabinet maker that specialises in bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, and other furniture. They have been in business for over 30 years and have a reputation for high quality craftsmanship.
Woodworks is a kitchen furniture store that sells a wide range of kitchens, appliances, and accessories. They also offer a kitchen design service.
Both businesses are located at Woodpark, The Rise, Dublin 9.

THE RISE OFF GRIFFITH AVENUE

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MY FIRST TIME HERE

I tried to obtain some information about this street and found the following description: “The Rise is a quiet cul-de-sac located off Griffith Avenue in Drumcondra, Dublin 9. It is a highly sought-after residential area, due to its proximity to the city centre, good schools, and excellent transport links.”

I did not explore in detail (as there were many children on the street) but I do not believe that it could be described as a cul-de-sac as it would appear that it could well be a rat-run connecting Griffith Avenue with Ballymun Road … I checked and received the following advice: “The Rise in Glasnevin is a residential street with a speed limit of 30km/h. Some drivers may use it as a rat-run to avoid traffic on the main roads, but this is not recommended. The street is narrow and winding, and there are many parked cars, so it can be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.”

I did explore Woodpark which is a cul-de-sac off the Rise. I will publish a few photographs later today.

A LONG WALK ALONG AN ATTRACTIVE AVENUE – SESSION 1

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GRIFFITH AVENUE FROM ST MOBHI ROAD TO SWORDS ROAD

The first record of a Christian church in Glasnevin appears to be that of the monastery founded by St. Mobhi during the sixth century. Among the pupils at St. Mobhi’s monastic school were the saints Canice of Finglas, Colmcille (or Columba) of Iona and Comgall of Bangor.

St Mobhí Road was originally to be known as as Dean Swift Avenue but a dispute erupted following representations by a local clergyman. A meeting of concerned residents was called and the compromise reached was to name the road after the founder of the local monastic site.
The historic Glasnevin connection with Jonathan Swift was maintained a bridge across the Tolka river was Dean Swift bridge. I should mention that for many years I thought that this bridge across the Tolka River was named Mobhi Bridge or Saint Mobi Bridge.

Griffith Avenue was developed in the early 20th century as part of the Marino housing scheme, which was designed to create a garden suburb for Dublin’s growing middle class. The avenue is lined with large, detached and semi-detached houses, all of which have been lovingly maintained.

CAPEL STREET ON A DULL WET DAY

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INTERIM CAPEL STREET IMPROVEMENT WORKS ARE NOW ONGOING

I have not used my Sony A7RIV for almost a year so I decided to use it today but I had problems with the settings and I had difficult getting GPS to work and eventually I had to install an old version of Sony’s App on my iPhone. I also had to reinstall the firmware after using it to take this series of photographs of Capel Street.

Dublin City Council is pleased to announce that the much-anticipated Interim Capel Street improvement works are set to commence on Monday, September 4th. This project aims to enhance the overall experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and the wider community while revitalising one of Dublin’s iconic streets.

The project will focus on the section between Ryder’s Row and Mary Street. Cairn Construction Ltd have been appointed as the contractor.

The scheme includes the introduction of public seating areas, beautiful planting, and greenery, along with the upgrade of existing outdoor dining spaces.

Since making of Capel Street traffic free, we have witnessed a remarkable increase in foot traffic and cycling activity. Pedestrians have increased by 12%, while cyclists have seen a 24% rise. These figures indicate a successful transition towards a more sustainable and people-friendly urban environment.

Additionally, there has been a significant annual decrease of approximately 1.5 million vehicle trips in the area and decreased congestion on adjacent residential streets.

Dublin City Council is committed to keeping disturbance to a minimum.

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