Leinster Branch IRFU Rugby Grounds, Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Retention of stadium branding signage at Energia Park facing Donnybrook Road.
4094/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 October 2018
- Reference
- 4094/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 5 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe Leinster Branch IRFU is seeking retention permission for stadium branding signage at Energia Park. This includes two printed vinyl signs applied inside existing glazing on the south-western elevation and one internally illuminated aluminium fascia sign over the Bective Pavilion entrance.
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Official record
Development description
- Retention: leinster branch irfu intends to apply for retention planning permission for development on this site at energia park (leinster branch irfu rugby grounds also known as donnybrook stadium), donnybrook road, dublin
- Retention permission is sought for the erection of stadium branding signage fronting onto donnybrook road. The development consists of 2 no. Printed vinyl 'energia park' signs applied inside of existing glazing on the south-western elevation of the site and 1 no. (internally illuminated) aluminium fret cut facia 'energia' park sign installed to the existing steel frame over the bective pavilion entrance to the stadium, on the north-western elevation to donnybrook road. (the existing flag poles at this location do not form part of this application)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Anglesea Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Nov 2025 | €2,275,000 | 146 m |
| 109 Anglesea Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Nov 2025 | €2,450,000 | 148 m |
| Apt 1, 129 Anglesea Road, Donnybrook | Jun 2025 | €1,190,000 | 148 m |
| Apt 1, 131 Anglesea Road, Donnybrook | Apr 2026 | €1,300,000 | 151 m |
| 7 The Sycamore, Hazeldene, Anglesea Road | Jul 2025 | €1,025,000 | 207 m |
| 12 Brookfield, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge | Mar 2026 | €565,000 | 218 m |
| 85 Pembroke Cottages, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €690,000 | 220 m |
| 4 Laurel Hazeldean, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4 | Dec 2025 | €885,000 | 227 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 October 2018
- Decision due29 November 2018
- Decision issued29 November 2018
- Grant issued17 January 2019
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