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Deirdre Kelly was an urban activist who fought for the preservation of Dublin’s architectural heritage and pushed against the depopulation of the inner city. She was a radical environmental activist and a founder member of the Living City Group. She authored ‘Hands Off Dublin’, a critique of Dublin Corporation’s development plan in 1976. She presented the Dublin Crisis Conference in 1986 with Dean Victor Griffin and Frank McDonald. Her work, impact and legacy are still remembered today.

Deirdre Kelly was described as a "scholar of great merit" and a "radical with a noble heart". She worked hard to keep Dublin true to its heritage and put people first, from the 1970s until her death in 2000(1). She was involved with many campaigns to save Dublin’s architectural heritage and was a founder member of the Living City Group(2). She fought against the depopulation of the inner city and authored ‘Hands Off Dublin’, a critique of Dublin Corporation’s development plan in 1976(1). In 1986 Deirdre along side Dean victor Griffin and frank McDonald (3) presented the Dublin Crisis Conference

Her legacy is that she was a 'scholar of great merit' and a 'radical with a noble heart'(1). Her work, impact and legacy are still remembered today(1). She was a true champion of Dublin’s architectural heritage and a tireless advocate for the city’s residents. Her contributions to the city’s cultural and social fabric are immeasurable and her legacy continues to inspire activists and urban planners alike (2). Deirdre Kelly’s work as an urban activist had a profound impact on Dublin’s architectural heritage and the city’s residents. She was a true champion and a tireless advocate for the city’. Her work helped raise awareness about the importance of preserving Dublin’s architectural heritage and the need to prioritize people over profit in urban planning

1. https://obrien.ie/deirdre-kelly

2. https://www.gov.ie/en/biography/a075e-deirdre-kelly/

3. https://architecturefoundation.ie/event/hands-off-dublin/

4. https://norma.ncirl.ie/783/1/Deirdre_Kelly.pdf