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Thu 07 Jul 2007Rocha docklands pad still up for grabsAuctions have been failing left right and centre, so it's no surprise that the Irish Hospice Foundation was unable to attract serious bidders to compete for its charity venture - to sell a fully-furnished apartment at Crosbie's Yard in the north Docklands.Harry Crosbie donated the apartment to the foundation to sell. John Rocha then stepped in to design the interior, greatly helped by donations and time from many companies including O'Driscoll Furniture, Vola and Clerys. Artworks include a vast pot by artist Guggi.