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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
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
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
The Hags With The Bags At The Halfpenny Bridge
Discover the history of Dublin's iconic 'Meeting Place' sculpture—affectionately known as 'The Hags with the Bags' on Liffey Street Lower. Learn about artist Jackie McKenna, the statue's cultural impact, and its recent restoration and reinstallation during the Liffey Street pedestrianisation upgrade.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Thursday, 6th August
York Street And Bow Street East
Explore the history and urban evolution of York Street, Bow Lane East, and The Swan Bar (formerly Ye Signe of Ye White Swan) in Dublin's South Inner City. From 17th-century street layouts and Victorian heritage to modern social housing, academic developments, and historic local pubs, discover how this vibrant district transitions from its layered past into the contemporary city landscape.
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Thursday, 6th August
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