From architects to economists, educators to retirees

The Rathmines Initiative was formed in 1998 as a group of individuals from different backgrounds seeking to enhance the quality of life in the diverse community in Rathmines by working in co-operation with statutory, voluntary, and commercial bodies and public representatives. The area of interest is Rathmines Road Lower and Upper, between Portobello Bridge and Dartry. The Rathmines Initiative is comprised of a Plenary Group that meets monthly, as supported by a number of working groups dedicated to specific areas of interest for the community.

/ Community Engagement
​/ Planning & Development
/ Heritage & Conservation
/ Enhancing Quality of Life

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Upcoming Events and Projects

Friday October 8th @ 7.30pm - The Rathmines Initiative is hosting an information meeting on Dublin City Council's plans for the Gulistan site on Friday 8th October at 7.30pm at the Swan Leisure Centre.

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October 2021

The Rathmines Initiative has made a submission to Government in response to its invitation in a public consultation on the Draft Guidelines to Planning Authorities on Development Plans. See Projects page for more details.

Projects

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In the News

Irish Times (August 2020) A downsizer's garden that makes the most of a shady situation

The Journal (March 2020) ​Appeal lodged against plans for 97-unit shared co-living accommodation in Rathmines 

Irish Times (March 2020) Rathmines shared co-living plan put on hold after appeals lodged

Irish Independent (February 2020) ​Council overruled as shared living plan gets go-ahead

Dublin Inquirer (April 2018) In Rathmines, Councillors and Residents Want More Say in Future of Depot Site