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THE RISE 4 OCTOBER 2024

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OFF GRIFFITH AVENUE

My second time to visit this street off Griffith Avenue and not much has changed.

While The Rise might be described as a “quiet cul-de-sac” in some property listings, my earlier suspicions that it functions as a rat-run seem well-founded. It appears to offer a tempting shortcut between Griffith Avenue and Ballymun Road for those seeking to avoid the busier thoroughfares. However navigating this narrow, winding street, particularly with parked cars lining the kerbs, presents a challenge and a potential hazard for both drivers and pedestrians, especially with children playing.

It’s a classic urban conundrum: the desire for convenient access versus the need for safety and tranquillity in a residential area. Perhaps this explains the 30km/h speed limit, a measure aimed at mitigating the risks associated with this “shortcut” temptation.

ST DAVID’S TERRACE AND MARLBOROUGH ROAD

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MY FIRST VISIT EVER

St. David’s Terrace is off Blackhorse Avenue and Marlborough Road is off the North Circular Road.

Marlborough Road is quiet cul-de-sac off the North Circular Road. There are only 13 houses on the street which were built for the officers of the British Army stationed in the neighbouring Marlborough Barracks, later renamed McKee Barracks. There is another Marlborough Road in Donnybrook on the southside of the city.

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.

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