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Plunkett Station And Mount Misery In Waterford May 2016

Plunkett Station And Mount Misery In Waterford May 2016

Discover the rich history of Waterford Plunkett Station and its iconic elevated signal box, alongside the major North Quays redevelopment, the new Sustainable Transport Bridge, and twin-track rail upgrades transforming Waterford's transport infrastructure.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 9th August

Waterford Walls August 2026

Waterford Walls August 2015 To August 2026

Founded by Edel Tobin under The Walls Project CLG, the initiative launched to address urban decay and dereliction in Waterford following the post 2008 economic crash. The goal was to use public art as a catalyst for urban regeneration.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 8th August

The Historic Arch Courtyard At Henrietta Place

The Historic Arch Courtyard At Henrietta Place

Explore the Dublin City Council conservation plan for Henrietta Place and Arch Court. Learn about Thomas Cooley's Linenhall arch, Herbert Simms's 1930s Henrietta House flats, TU Dublin Bolton Street, the sale of the Mahon printworks for student accommodation, and BoCo on Yarnhall Street.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 7th August

Temple Bar Is More Than One Pub

Temple Bar Is More Than One Pub

Explore the real history of Dublin’s Temple Bar—from its 1960s wholesale merchant cellars and CIE’s aborted bus terminal plans to the true origins and former names of its world-famous namesake pub.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 7th August

The Sister Cusack Memorial Plaque

The Sister Cusack Memorial Plaque

Discover the history of Cusack Corner in Dublin, located at the junction of Mercer Street and York Street. Commemorating Margaret Anna Cusack—the famed 'Nun of Kenmare'—this guide details who sponsored the plaque, the text featured on the memorial, and the official renaming of her birthplace intersection.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 7th August