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"The Cobblestone is an integral part of arts activity in Dublin’s inner city where it accommodates the practitioners and teachers of the traditional arts with exceptional impact – an astonishing roll call of musicians continues to perform there and to nurture the next generation." In its objection to the plan, the director of the Arts Council, Maureen Kennelly, told DCC that “the medium-term closure – during construction – and likely reduction in the physical and social footprint of the Cobblestone pub and live music venue on completion would be a significant cultural loss to the Smithfield area and the city of Dublin”. There was a public outcry when plans for a 114-bed hotel up to nine storeys high on the North King Street site were applied for, with the Arts Council saying that what was planned “would be a significant cultural loss to the city of Dublin”. I’m sure the fight isn’t over but it’s a very significant victory in a battle that will probably be a long war,” said Mr Mulligan.
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“The group ‘Dublin is Dying’, made up of artists and patrons of the pub, have been carrying out the opposition around us, and shielding us, so it’s an emotional day for us all. Marron Estates Ltd are the landlords of the site on which the pub has been operating for more than 30 years. Thomas Mulligan, today told Independent.ie that they are “blown away by the support of friends of the pub who went into overdrive in their opposition to the plan”. The owner of the Cobblestone said he is “blown away” by the support after a controversial plan to redevelop the site around the landmark traditional music pub in Dublin’s Smithfield has been refused by Dublin City Council.