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The Bronze Cow Has Returned In Style To Wood Quay

The Bronze Cow Has Returned In Style To Wood Quay

Discover the story of Ag Crú na Gréine, Jackie McKenna's iconic bronze cow sculpture. Track its journey from Wolfe Tone Park to its new permanent home at Wood Quay.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 4th July

Blessington Street Basin Public Park

Blessington Street Basin Public Park Photographed Using A Voigtlander 15mm Lens

Discover the history and current status of the Blessington Street Basin, Dublin’s historic "secret garden" turned public park. Explore its 19th-century engineering origins, its ties to Jameson distillery, and its cultural connection to legendary philosopher and novelist Iris Murdoch, who was born on Blessington Street.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 4th July

Cabra's Wild Park Was Once A Toxic Brownsite But It Is Now A Dog Walking Paradise

Cabra's Wild Park Was Once A Toxic Brownsite But It Is Now A Dog Walking Paradise

Discover how Dublin’s Mount Bernard Park extension at the Cabra Luas stop transformed a contaminated industrial brownfield site into a thriving, wild urban nature reserve. Learn about Dublin City Council's sustainable rewilding approach to inner-city biodiversity and why local dog walkers love the new trails.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 3rd July

Jeffrey Donaldson Mural By Spicebag

Jeffrey Donaldson Mural By Spicebag At Cross Guns Bridge In Dublin

A striking piece of satirical Irish street art by artist Spicebag (Adam Doyle) located near Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough, Dublin. The bold mural features controversial political commentary alongside the artist's signature skull motif, capturing the tension and raw energy of contemporary urban graffiti in Dublin.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Friday, 3rd July

Mohamed Belouizdad Mural

The Anti-Colonial And Algerian Connection - Mohamed Belouizdad

Discover the stories behind Dublin’s evolving urban art landscape with a look at the striking new political mural located at Ormond Place, just off Ormond Quay. Featuring a detailed portrait of historic Algerian nationalist leader Mohamed Belouizdad wearing a traditional Palestinian keffiyeh, this powerful piece of street art visually bridges mid-20th-century anti-colonial movements with contemporary international solidarity. Flanked by the flags of Algeria and Palestine, the mural highlights a shared history of resistance, making it a compelling subject for street photography and cultural exploration in the heart of Dublin city centre.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Thursday, 2nd July