An iconic north Dublin bar popular with GAA fans on their way to Croke Park is set to be demolished and turned into apartments.
Quinn's of Drumcondra was bought by developers last year, who are now seeking planning permission to build 50 mostly one-bed apartments and a roof garden at the site.
Fine Gael Councillor, Ray McAdam told Dublin Live it will be sad to see the historic spot torn down but added that homes were needed in the area to tackle the housing crisis.
He said: "I remember county colours night alright, I used to be in Quinn's in my Cavan jersey. Of course, it is the end of an era.
"I am in Dublin 18 years now, I used to go between Quinn's or The Big Tree during the week. Both sites are being developed but at the same time, we are in the midst of a housing crisis, there’s a demand and a need for more housing to be built.
"But if planning permission is achieved for 50 homes, it means we can get 50 families or 50 individuals housed, so they can set up home in Drumcondra.
Councillor McAdam added that he expects people to be concerned but he believes that the housing crisis needs to be tackled urgently.
He said: "We are in the midst of a housing supply crisis and we need homes to be built and we can’t say that we want housing to be built and then start opposing it.
"Ultimately, I want to see homes being built in the inner city, we need a mix of affordable rent and purchasing.
"This will be a rental development, it’s a mix of two and four story. I’m sure it will throw up some concerns but I believe any issues or concerns about the development can be addressed during the planning process and hopefully these homes can be provided.
"We’re only at the planning stage, I rent myself so I know that there is a challenge about the rental sector in the city.
"The only way to address that challenge is by increasing supply. The more homes that are available for rent, that will help address rental costs at the moment. The only way we can tackle high rents is by increasing supply."
The public has until March 15 to raise any concerns about the development.
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