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  • 100 YEAR OLD BATHS
    100 YEAR OLD BATHSThe Sandymount Baths, originally known as the Merrion Promenade, Pier, and Baths, opened in July 1883.

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  • BIRD'S NEST
    BIRD'S NESTThe Celtic cross is deeply intertwined with early Irish Christianity, which was predominantly Catholic.
  • BLACKROCK 2008
    BLACKROCK 2008The name "Blackrock" originates from a large outcrop of dark limestone located nearby. This distinctive geological feature was easily recognisable from the sea,…
  • BLACKROCK BATHS 2008
    BLACKROCK BATHS 2008The Blackrock Baths, located on the coast of Dublin, were once a popular spot for swimming and diving.

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  • CELEBRATION BY DICK JOYNT
    CELEBRATION BY DICK JOYNTDick Joynt was an Irish Postwar & Contemporary sculptor. Born in Clontarf, Dublin in 1938, he initially trained as a painter but later turned to sculpture after…
  • CHURCH AND GRAVE 2008
    CHURCH AND GRAVE 2008Usually when photographing graveyards, I steer clear of newer sections, respecting the privacy of those grieving recent losses

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  • EAST PIER
    EAST PIERA major restoration program was initiated in the mid-2000s to address the deteriorating condition of the East Pier

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  • FRIENDS FOR LIFE
    FRIENDS FOR LIFEI suspect that they may have been builders or a construction crew. I checked but cannot find any reference to a construction project in the immediate area in…

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  • JUNE 2008
    JUNE 2008In 2008, Dublin's docklands were a stark contrast to their former glory, bearing the scars of an economic downturn.

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  • LE EMER
    LE EMERLÉ Emer (P21), named after the wife of the mythical hero Cú Chulainn, was a proud vessel of the Irish Naval Service.
  • LE EMER
    LE EMERLÉ Emer (P21), named after the wife of the mythical hero Cú Chulainn, was a proud vessel of the Irish Naval Service.
  • LINDSAY'S AFRICA PROJECT
    LINDSAY'S AFRICA PROJECTThis may have been a personal charity project operated by Lindsay Rountree between 2005 and 2010

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  • MALAHIDE 2008
    MALAHIDE 2008The small beach area near the marina at the Green in Malahide is considered to be part of Malahide Beach, even though the main sandy beach is further along the…
  • MALAHIDE STRAND
    MALAHIDE STRANDIn May 2008, Malahide beach was a vast expanse of sand, stretching towards the horizon
  • MARTELLO TOWER
    MARTELLO TOWERhe juxtaposition of the historic Martello Towers with modern amenities, such as public toilets and shops, highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving…

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  • OLDER PART OF CEMETERY
    OLDER PART OF CEMETERYCeltic crosses, ringed Celtic crosses, and high crosses are ubiquitous in Irish graveyards and cemeteries, their presence intertwined with the country's rich…

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  • SANDYMOUNT STRAND
    SANDYMOUNT STRANDI had intended to walk along Merrion Strand to Sandymount but abandoned the idea after five minutes due to the unpleasant smell and the difficulty of walking in…
  • seapointmarch2008
    seapointmarch2008Explore the scenic coastal rail corridor between Seapoint and Belgrave Place in south Dublin. Discover the Victorian railway engineering, rugged tidal…

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  • U2 WALL
    U2 WALLThe origins of this artistic outpouring trace back to the 1980s, coinciding with U2's rise to international fame.
  • U2 WALL JUNE 2008
    U2 WALL JUNE 2008The origins of this artistic outpouring trace back to the 1980s, coinciding with U2's rise to international fame.
  • URBAN EXPRESSION AT WINDMILL LANE IN 2013
    URBAN EXPRESSION AT WINDMILL LANE IN 2013This was the original location most associated with U2 graffiti. Windmill Lane Studios was where U2 recorded their early albums, and the exterior wall became a…

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  • VIKING SHIP
    VIKING SHIPIn 2007 and 2008, the Sea Stallion from Glendalough, a meticulously crafted replica of the Skuldelev 2 Viking ship, embarked on an epic voyage from Roskilde,…

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