The railings which were removed from around Arthur’s Quay Park before Christmas after continual appeals by councillors have been given a new home by one of contractors who erected them nearly 20 years ago.  

Tomás Healy and Ray O’Holloran with the railings from Arthur’s Quay Park, recycled and newly erected at Eastpoint Retail Park, Ballysimon Road. Picture: Keith Wiseman

Councillors and activists such as Sinn Féin’s Maurice Quinlivan asked for the railings to be removed to improve security and visibility at the park and encourage more visitors.

Councillors were told that the railings would be sold on to add to the council’s coffers.

Tomás Healy assisted in installing the railings in 1989 and recently decided to buy and re-use them at the new Eastpoint Retail Park on the Tipperary Road.

“I worked with Ray O’Halloran from Speedline Engineering and other contractors on the job itself and when there was an opportunity to recycle them I wanted to put them to good use. It’s recycling at its best really, considering that I put them up and they are also at a very prominent point, welcoming visitors into the city.”

He added that the railings fit perfectly in their new home with only minor modifications.

Continuing with the spirit of innovation, Eastpoint offers 80,000 square feet of retail and space and will be anchored by a major British multinational company—creating 100 new jobs.

Director of Service, Caroline Curley, said that the majority of money raised from the sale of the railings will go back into improving Arthur’s Quay Park.

Planting has already been done and more is planned, while councillors and visitors have reacted very positively to the extra light and attractiveness at the popular riverside site.

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