CHRISTMAS 2024

When first encountering the imposing Luke Kelly sculpture on Guild Street, one might overhear, as I did, a passerby remark, "Look at him with the big Irish head…

Jackie McKenna's "Ag Crú na Gréine “Enjoying the Sun”" is a life-size bronze sculpture of a cow that has/had graced Wolfe Tone Square in Dublin since its…

The tradition of sending Christmas cards dates back to 1843 in England, when Sir Henry Cole commissioned artist John Callcott Horsley to create the first…

Online reviews consistently praise the quality of the food and the friendly service. One reviewer described the vegan options as "insanely good," highlighting…

The Famine Memorial, located on Custom House Quay in Dublin, is a poignant and powerful reminder of one of the most devastating periods in Irish history – the…

FluDublin is a supporters' club for fans of the Brazilian football team Fluminense, based in Dublin, Ireland.  

George's Dock, nestled within Dublin's Inner Dock, is a fascinating example of urban regeneration. Its story stretches back to the early 19th century when it…

The bronze statue of Molly Malone, a buxom fishwife pushing a cart, currently resides on Suffolk Street, having been moved from its original location on Grafton…

The North Wall Quay Bridges comprise two sets of early 20th-century Scherzer rolling lift bridges situated on the north side of the River Liffey in Dublin.

The People's Flower Garden, also known as the Victorian Walled Garden [not an accurate description], is a charming and historically significant part of Phoenix…

I was due to meet up with several friends at Eatokyo on Capel Street. However as I was invited to a "postponed" family Christmas dinner the meet-up has been…

Dipping the Other Wing," commissioned by IPUT and installed in late 2024, serves as a focal point within the revitalised park. The sculpture's title is taken…

This piece features a cat relaxing and surveying its kingdom from the comfort of its flower bed.

Tucked beneath the silent, steel arches of Spencer Bridge, a vibrant splash of colour disrupts the industrial monochrome. Jack Coleman's "Sunsoaked Skies," a…

The Embraced Loop, a poignant HIV and AIDS national monument by Anaisa Franco, resides in the People’s Gardens of Dublin’s Phoenix Park. This powerful sculpture…

O'Hagan, inspired by a desire to provide comfort during challenging times, initially sketched "Lumen" with this guiding principle. The mosaic serves as a…

Dame Elisabeth Frink's "Tribute Head" is a poignant bronze sculpture located in the historic Merrion Square Park in Dublin, Ireland. This article delves into…

Dundrum, a lively suburb in South Dublin, offers a unique choice for arriving by LUAS: the Dundrum stop and the Balally stop. Both connect you to the city…

his Post Box caught my attention today because it is different in a number of ways so I decided to check if there was any information available:

The bridge is a cable-stayed bridge, meaning the deck is supported by cables running directly to a central tower or pylon. This design allows for longer spans…