Drug deaths to be remembered

Dublin Corporation has allocated £5,000 towards the commissioning of a memorial sculpture in honour of all those, who have died…

Dublin Corporation has allocated £5,000 towards the commissioning of a memorial sculpture in honour of all those, who have died from drugs in Dublin's north inner city. The allocation is included in this year's Dublin Corporation Arts Grants. Last Christmas a large Christmas tree decorated with over 70 stars to commemorate the death from drugs of young people in the same area was donated by the corporation.

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