A DUBLIN-BASED Muslim group is in advanced discussions to develop a € 40 million Islamic Cultural Centre including a substantial Mosque at Clongriffin on the northern fringe of the city. A formal planning application for the six-acre campus is to be lodged with Dublin City Council by the end of this summer.
The complex is expected to give a major boost to Dublin’s newest town centre and lead to the creation of up to.... Read More
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/commercialproperty/2012/0516/1224316188527.html
[First published in the Irish Times, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Commercial Property section]
[First published in the Irish Times, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Commercial Property section]
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An Islamic cultural centre of this size is definitely needed in Ireland. There are only a few buildings that actually have adequate permissions for use as a place of worship by Muslims. The majority of the places used for prayer gatherings are either in a rented residential house (detached and semi-detached) and warehouses that are usually not very suited for the purpose. But worshippers adapt and continue to work towards a good future for themselves, their families and for their communities.
This project also has many positive aspects about it. There is a big park not too far from it. There is DART/railway station within walking distance. The project includes a school, swimming pool, gym, restaurant/cafe, which I am guessing will be open for the public.
The prospects are very good so long as we don't have any sensational manoeuvres by the media, politicians, people or even Muslims themselves. We look forward to it.
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