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ity for those residing in the houses,
bringing young and old together. In
the years that followed, this garden
suburb model thrived and a commu-
nity was created that still continues
today. The idea originated when
Ebenezer Howard's book 'Garden
Cities of Tomorrow' was published in
1902 which described a utopian city
in which people lived harmoniously
together with nature. Howard aimed
to reduce the alienation of humans
and society from nature, and hence
advocated garden cities.
While the Legion Hall has fallen
into disrepair, there is currently a
project to purchase the Hall, re-
develop the building in a way that
pays a meaningful tribute both to
its original purpose and to its central
role in today's community. In the last
two decades there has been a con-
siderable amount of redevelopment
in Dublin city, enough for a lifetime.
However, a campaign is currently in
full swing to save this building from
destruction.
The Killester War Memorial
Campaign has been inaugurated
in order to appeal for support to
preserve and protect the former
Killester Royal British Legion Hall
from being demolished and the
land being developed. With the de-
cade of centenaries in full swing, it
is hoped by many that this unique
historical Hall will be protected as
a permanent symbol of commemo-
ration and reconciliation in honour
of the many Irishmen who lost
their lives during World War One.
To discover more about this cam-
paign log on to www.warmemo-
rialproject.com or checkout their
facebook page www.facebook.com/
KillesterWarMemorialCampaign.
