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The Bernard Shaw Pub Did Not Exist In 1895 But I Was able To Photograph It In 2009

The Bernard Shaw Pub Did Not Exist In 1895

Photographed in 2009 with its 1895 date plaque, Dublin's Bernard Shaw pub on South Richmond Street appeared to be an old Victorian pub, but was a modern 2006 creation. Following demolition, its complete relocation to Cross Guns Bridge highlights the commercial branding of contemporary pub culture.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Wednesday, 2nd September

My First Solo Visit To Limerick And Hotel Rooms

My First Solo Visit To Limerick And Hotel Rooms

A personal retrospective on navigating Limerick’s evolving hotel landscape from 2014 to 2026—from the lively quaysides of The Pier to the Georgian Quarter—exploring shifting city accommodation trends, mid-week travel dynamics, and quirky street photography discoveries.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 29th August

Exploring Dock Road And North Quays In Waterford Back In August 2021

Exploring Dock Road And North Quays In Waterford Back In August 2021

Reflecting on an August 2021 walk along Waterford’s Dock Road across the River Suir, the art of deflecting spontaneous portrait requests on the street, and the monumental North Quays urban regeneration transforming the riverfront by late 2027.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 28th August

Mural At Ferrybank By Dublin Based Polish Illustrator Magdalena Karol

By Dublin Based Polish Illustrator Magdalena Karol

Discover the illustrative mural by Polish artist Magdalena Karol in Ferrybank, painted for the Waterford Walls International Street Art Festival.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 28th August

A Mural By Arches On Dock Road In Waterford

A Mural By Arches On Dock Road In Waterford

ACHES is a Dublin-born street artist, muralist, and graphic designer who began writing graffiti as a teenager before studying Visual Communications at the National College of Art and Design (NCAD). His signature aesthetic bridges traditional graffiti hand-lettering, portraiture, and digital display technology.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 28th August