Frank McDonald
IrelandjournalistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Frank McDonald is a former journalist known for his commentary on urban development and heritage, who highlighted the importance of preserving Dublin’s historical pubs, including Smyth’s, which he described as a valuable remnant of 'old Dublin'.
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Frank McDonald wrote extensively on planning and dereliction in Dublin for decades.
Are we about to solve Ireland’s dereliction problem? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Frank McDonald grew up near the North Circular Road and navigated his way to school through cow pats.
A Passage to Innocence – Frank McNally on an anthology of old school routes remembered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Frank McDonald is a former environment editor of The Irish Times and an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
First look behind the RCSI’s new ‘front door’ on St Stephen’s Green – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-08
A High Court challenge against the guidelines has been taken by Irish Times contributor and former environment editor Frank McDonald.
Martin defends apartment standards plan as Opposition calls for end to ‘wrong-headed’ changes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Frank McDonald is a former environment editor at the Irish Times involved in the legal challenge.
Government signals plan to replace apartment planning standards amid legal challenge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Frank McDonald launched judicial review proceedings against the Coalition’s proposed design standards.
New apartment design standards to be ‘robustly’ defended amid legal challenge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
Frank McDonald pointed out the impact of the MetroLink project on St Stephen’s Green during an oral hearing.
I want MetroLink, but must it be at the expense of St Stephen’s Green? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Frank McDonald is a former environment editor who is fighting against the government's planned changes to apartment standards.
Stephen Donnelly swoops to the rescue of UK healthcare citing his triumphs in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Former Irish Times environment editor Frank McDonald is part of the legal challenge against the guidelines.
New apartment planning standards to be challenged in High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13Frank McDonald is involved in a judicial review against new apartment planning standards.
Politicians launch legal challenge to rules aimed at increasing apartment developments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09Mr McDonald said the proposal was 'simply not good enough and does not qualify as a building of ‘exceptional design and outstanding architectural quality’'.
St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre plan is shot down by planning appeals board – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-30
Frank McDonald writes about the challenges of living in Temple Bar.
The leaving of unlivable Temple Bar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Frank McDonald is a former environment editor at The Irish Times who supported the council’s refusal.
Planning permission refused for new home on grounds of Tallon House in Foxrock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
Frank McDonald is a former environment editor of The Irish Times.
Cormac Ó hEadhra is a smart guy but he asks some pretty dumb questions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Former journalist Frank McDonald in a submission had said that 'protecting Dublin’s heritage is important'.
Smyth’s pub in D4 to be demolished to make way for larger pub and apartments – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05
