Green Finger, Playscape & Ivy Avenue

Overview

These project works are part of the plan for the public realm spaces at the Grangegorman site and are series of connected areas for people to use and enjoy. 

The works aim to bring together important parts of the Grangegorman Site Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme, including its main layout and hard and soft landscaping features. Key elements include the Green Fingers, a play area, Ivy Avenue, connections to older and newer buildings, and how the site connects with the existing boundary wall, which is a protected structure. This site is adjacent to the Dublin 7 Educate Together Primary School, HSE Primary Care Centre and TU Dublin Central Quad and located in the Grangegorman site and Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). 

Up to now this section of Ivy Avenue was only accessible to construction traffic. These works will deliver a co-ordinated public realm, including natural play space adjacent D7E7, additional cycle facilities and improved access to the Campus for pedestrians and cyclists and managed vehicular access. The design of the public realm is guided by a set of established principles These are set out in the Grangegorman Planning Scheme, the 2012 Planning Permission for Site Infrastructure and Public Realm (SIPR), and the more recent building developments across the site.

We have compiled a Grangegorman Green Finger and Ivy Avenue FAQ document that was circulated to local residents in the area in Summer 2025. When these works are completed, the area will be open and accessible from Grangegorman Upper and Rathdown Road, just as envisioned in the Grangegorman Planning Scheme.

Current Status 

This project is currently at the planning application stage