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Irish Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Smart two-bedroom townhouse near UCD for €565,000
Address : 11 Nutley Square, Greenfield Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Price : €565,000 Agent : DNG View this property on Nutley Square, a distinctive brick-fronted residential development , is hidden away off the Stillorgan Road in Donnybrook , Dublin 4. Accessed from Greenfield Park (opposite the Nutley Lane junction) it comprises a series of mews-style homes arranged around a central courtyard, offering a sense of community and privacy. Constructed in the 1980s, it is now a mature, well-established neighbourhood, backing on to the grounds of UCD. Number 11, a two-bedroom midterrace house, has just been listed through estate agent DNG. Extending to 75sq m (807sq ft), one of the nicest rooms in the brick-fronted home is the conservatory to the rear. Currently used as a diningroom, it has a large roof light overhead which tends to flood the room with light. The fact the room is not entirely glazed – as some conservatories are – means it won't become overheated in summer months. From here, double doors lead to the rear garden, which is really a lovely low-maintenance space filled with potted plants, an interesting wall feature and space at the end for summer dining. [ Stylish, light-filled Stoneybatter redbrick for €525,000 Opens in new window ] Kitchen A separate kitchen - though with a convenient service hatch - lies just inside the front door, allowing the more formal living and dining spaces to flow into one another, though they can be closed off thanks to a set of pocket doors. Its neutral palette allows light to bounce around the livingroom, which has laminate flooring and a marble chimneypiece with an open fire. Livingroom There are two double bedrooms upstairs: one lying to the front and a second to the rear. Both are well-lit thanks to having two windows each, and both share a good-sized bathroom, which has a shower and bath. READ MORE Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Its Ber is D1, which new owners may want to address to improve its energy efficiency, and its annual service charge, for upkeep of the scheme's common area, is about €734 per annum. There is parking for one car out front, with further visitor spaces in the courtyard. Diningroom Rear garden The property is within easy reach of renowned primary and secondary schools such as St Mary's National School and The Teresian School, and for commuters the location is very convenient, with several Dublin Bus routes to the city centre on the QBC up the road, while UCD's Belfield campus, St Vincent's University Hospital and Donnybrook village are all located nearby. In excellent order, number 11 Nutley Square is now available for sale through DNG seeking €565,000.
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Play ball: Longueuil suspends new $100 fee for non-residents in women's softball league
A women's softball league has been playing at Greenfield Park for decades, but new city rules are a hurdle. (Courtesy Jessie Howarth) It looks like players in a beloved women's softball league who aren't Longueuil residents will be able to play ball after all. The city had initially told non-residents that they would have to pay an extra $100 for an access card to play in the Greenfield Park ladies softball league, which is made up of four teams of women of all ages and skill levels and is entirely volunteer-run. Last Thursday, CTV News spoke to members of the league who were upset by the new policy, saying it was putting their league, which has been around for decades, in jeopardy. But on Monday, the City of Longueuil announced that it was suspending the new policy 'pending a review.' Members already pay a $100 league fee to rent the field for 12 games and pay an umpire, and some players complained that they couldn't afford the added cost. In a written statement issued Monday, Mayor Catherine Fournier acknowledged that the impacts of the rule that went into force on April 1 raised 'significant concerns on the ground,' which were shared by elected officials. 'In consultation with all members of the city council and the Greenfield Park borough council, we have agreed to suspend the application of this aspect of the policy while we conduct a broader review of the issue to address the concerns of the Longueuil community,' the mayor said. She said the changes will be submitted for adoption at borough council meetings in the coming days and at the city council meeting on June 10. The city added that non-residents who already paid the extra $100 fee will be reimbursed and noted that the requirement for non-residents to have Accès Longueuil cards for activities organized by the City, such as swimming lessons, is not affected by Tuesday's announcement.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
New rules in Longueuil threaten decades-old women's softball league
A women's softball league has been playing at Greenfield Park for decades, but new city rules are a hurdle. (Courtesy Jessie Howarth) Members of a decades-old women's softball league in Greenfield Park say a new policy with the city of Longueuil could spell the end for their teams. Many of the players aren't residents of Longueuil, and they're being told they'll have to pay an extra $100 if they want to play ball. Melanie Bedard lives for Wednesday nights in the summer when she gets to come to Empire Park to play in the Greenfield Park ladies softball league. 'I've been a part of this league for approximately 45 years. Started when I was 16 years old,' she said. Made up of four teams, it's entirely volunteer-run. 'It's that night out of the week where they get to leave the children behind and come out. Sometimes it's really a mental health thing. They need that activity,' said Bedard. The league is made up women of all ages and all skill levels. Stacie Davies says several generations of her family play ball, and she hopes one day her daughter will too. 'We get to cheer each other on and teach each other, and nobody feels judged,' she said. But the women say a new policy with the city of Longueuil is putting their league at risk. Members already pay a $100 league fee to rent the field for 12 games and pay an umpire. Many of their members no longer live in Longueuil and are now being told they need to purchase an access card for an extra $100 if they want to play. Anne Hegarty says $200 is a lot of money for volunteers. 'It's not like we're in a league where we're going to win the World Series or something. It's just a fun league where you just enjoy yourself and laugh and have a good time,' she said. The players say many simply can't afford the extra cost, but without them there won't be enough women to fill all four teams. A Greenfield Park borough councillor told CTV News the new policy extends to all volunteer-run activities using city space. That covers everything from seniors' social groups to square dancing clubs. The league has appealed to the city for a solution but says so far, nothing has changed. 'We were supposed to start yesterday, and it's been day by day trying to figure out another way to play. And right now, it doesn't look good,' said Davies. The city of Longueuil says it is 'aware of the concerns expressed by certain organizations and citizen groups in the area' and is 'currently assessing the situation.' It stresses the policy was adopted to better support local organizations in sports, culture and community life. Some changes should be presented at the next borough council meeting on June 2. In the meantime, the league hopes they'll have a full roster hitting the field soon enough.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
Victims of former Quebec boys hockey coach could seek part of $10M settlement
Francois Lamarre, a retired Montreal police officer and former minor league hockey coach in Greenfield Park, Que., appears for his arraignment at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., on December 19, 2019. (Pierre St-Arnaud/The Canadian Press)
