Dublin street closed to demolish buildings

A city centre Dublin street has been closed to allow for the emergency demolition of three unsafe buildings.

Dublin City Coucil said Parnell Street is closed from the junction of Ryders Row to the junction of Capel Street "as a matter of public safety".

Numbers 218, 219 and 220 on the street are being torn down after a fire last week left them in "eminent danger of collapse".

"The buildings concerned are a national monument and considerable care has to be exercised in undertaking any demolition with full regard for sound conservation principles," the council said in a statement.

The Council has appointed conversation architect Mr Paul Arnold. His team, including an archaeologist, will try to conserve as much of the buildings as possible.