The developers behind the plans to build a hotel surrounding the Cobblestone bar in Smithfield, have today dropped their appeal to An Bord Pleanála, after their plans were refused last year.

But is there a way to develop the large site in a way that respects the cultural significance of the pub?

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor & Former Lord Mayor of Dublin...

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