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From Binns Bridge To Cross Guns Bridge

From Binns Bridge To Cross Guns Bridge

Discover the history and modern upgrades of the Royal Canal Greenway between Dorset Street and Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough, Dublin. Learn about the engineering of Locks 3, 4, and 5, and get details on temporary path closure notices for August 2026.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 2nd August

Murals By Shane Sutton On Dorset Street

Murals By Shane Sutton On Dorset Street

Explore Shane Sutton’s high-contrast monochrome murals along Dublin's Royal Canal and Dorset Street—featuring the 2025 Royal Canal Swans and City Fox—alongside details on his Waterford Walls artwork at Morrison's Road.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 2nd August

Bethesda Place And An Unexpected Complex Of Laneways

Bethesda Place And An Unexpected Complex Of Laneways

An exploration of Bethesda Place and Frederick Lane North off Dorset Street, uncovering the 18th-century origin of the Bethesda Chapel, the mystery of the 1963 Amharclann theatre building, and setting a photographic baseline ahead of the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter redevelopment.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 2nd August

Umbrellas And Industrial Wheelie Bins

Umbrellas And Industrial Wheelie Bins

An investigation into Dublin’s Anne’s Lane complex reveals major safety risks. High-density commercial wheelie bins and cardboard obstruct emergency fire exits, posing a critical fire and evacuation hazard alongside the popular umbrella canopy installation.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 1st August

The City Arts Centre And Decades Of Dereliction On City Quay

The City Arts Centre And Decades Of Dereliction On City Quay

The former City Arts Centre on Dublin’s Moss Street and City Quay has sat derelict since 2003. Explore the history of the Grapevine Arts movement, its music scene connections, the property's sale to Ventaway Ltd, and the recent high-rise planning decisions for the site.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Thursday, 30th July