Memories Milestones and New Horizons: Reflections on the Regeneration of Ballymun; Edited by Aibhlín McCrann

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Ballymun is not just the name of a place: it has for some reason become a byword for deprivation, anti-social behaviour, drugs and crime; a place where disadvantage has been the norm; modern Ireland's solution to nineteenth-century slums, creating many more problems than it solved. The Ballymun Regeneration Project seeks to right these wrongs. The infamous tower blocks, underpasses and container shops have now almost gone. They are being replaced by a whole new landscape: high quality homes with gardens, pristine public parks, a new town centre and a wealth of civic facilities. This series of fifteen essays by eminent writers and commentators reflects their individual views and experiences of Ballymun, giving insights into Ballymun as it was, as it is, and as it might be.