Plans for the restoration of the old St Anthony’s Theatre and adjoining Georgian townhouses on Merchant’s Quay, to create new performance and artists’ spaces, have been published by Dublin City Council. The quayside buildings were used as offices by Dublin City Council until about five years ago, but are currently vacant, and some maintenance work is required to the roofs and windows. Plans for the restoration of the old St Anthony’s Theatre and adjoining Georgian townhouses on Merchant’s Quay, to create new performance and artists’ spaces, have been published by Dublin City Council. Illustration: Dublin City CouncilSubmissions on the council’s plans can be made until May 5th. Interventions by the city council and the Arts Council were unsuccessful and the lease was ended last January.

Source: The Irish Times March 22, 2026 10:31 UTC