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The Origin And History Of Cowper Road

The Origin And History Of Cowper Road

Trace the fascinating history of Cowper Road in Rathmines, Dublin 6. From its origins on the 17th-century battlefield of 'The Bloody Fields' to the iconic Victorian architecture of the Mageough Home, explore the highlights and side roads of this premier Dublin avenue.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 21st June

The Thomas O'Leary Memorial

The Thomas O'Leary Memorial

Discover the history behind the monument to Captain Thomas O’Leary (Tomás Ó Laoghaire) on the old Tranquilla Convent wall on Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin, which was completely replaced in March 2018.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 21st June

Across The Horizon - Why I Choose Landscape Over Portrait

Across The Horizon - Why I Choose Landscape Over Portrait

For those who prefer a completely handheld photography workflow, camera ergonomics heavily favour keeping the body level. Holding a camera natively in landscape orientation allows your elbows to stay tucked firmly against your chest, turning your upper body into a stable, balanced platform that minimises micro-shake.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 20th June

The Angels Plot In Glasnevin As It Was In 2009

The Angels Plot In Glasnevin As It Was In 2009

A photographic retrospective of the Angels Plot at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery explores its emotional 2010 transformation from a chaotic site of informal family grief into a dignified remembrance garden. Contextualised by a personal family history of illegal infant burial, the post examines the global theological and institutional histories that forced stillborn and unbaptised children into anonymity throughout the 20th century.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 20th June

Without Doubt It Snowed In January 2010

Without Doubt It Snowed In January 2010

A personal account of severe winter weather disruptions traveling between Brussels and Dublin during Ireland's historic 2009 cold spell. Discover how unexpected snow paralysed transport and halted photography plans.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 19th June