news Simon Open Door 2012 launched The Simon Communities of Ireland has announced that the RIAI Simon Open Door initiative is taking place this year on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012. OFF THE SHELF DECEMBER 2011 - TURNING OFF THE SOD FOR NEW BALLYROAN LIBRARY Mayor Cathriona Jones turns the sod for the new ballyroan library assisted by Minister Alan Shatter and Cllr. Paddy Cosgrave. We are delighted to announce that work has started on the redevelopment of the ballyroan library, with a completion date of late 2012............ read more SHATTER WELCOMES GO AHEAD FOR BALLYROAN LIBRARY REFURBISHMENT Deputy Shatter said “Ballyroan Library in Rathfarnham is one of the busiest libraries run by South Dublin County Council. The library upgrade and refurbishment was promised at the time when the Ballyroan Community Centre and Pastoral Centre was planned........ read more Open House Dublin is presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation. The Irish Architecture Foundation would like to thank all building owners, participating organisations, partners, architectural guides and volunteers without whom Open House Dublin could not happen....... read more