MOLLY MALONE
New artwork ‘Molly Malone’ by street artist, painter & cartoonist Hugh Madden Art Artwork located at O’Connell Bridge, Dublin 2. Hugh Madden is based in Dublin…
WATER FOUNTAIN ON LORD EDWARD STREET
Georgian Grandeur and Financial Ruin: The Story of Newcomen Bank and its Architect
The distinguished building on Lord Edward Street, currently serving as the…
The distinguished building on Lord Edward Street, currently serving as the…
THE TIMBER YARD AND NEWMARKET STREET
The Timber Yard in Newmarket, Dublin, refers to a residential development built on the site of a former timber yard, located in the historic Liberties district.
MARKS ALLEY WEST
Many people disagree when I describe West Marks Alley as being in The Coombe. An even greater number disagree when I suggest it is in the Newmarket area of…
CORNMARKET AREA OF DUBLIN
The area encompassing the Cornmarket lies within the oldest settled parts of Dublin, with evidence indicating habitation as early as the mid-5th century.
RESTORED AFTER MAJOR FIRE
Recent observations indicate that 18/19 Francis Street has undergone significant restoration work after a period of vacancy. Dublin City Council's planning…
SPITALSFIELD PUB AND REATAURANT
Nestled in the historic heart of Dublin's Liberties, Spitalfields Pub and Restaurant enjoys a location near a street also named "Spitalfields". This welcoming…
WEDGE SHAPED HOUSE
Greenville Terrace and Greenville Avenue are situated within the larger area commonly known as "The Tenters," a neighbourhood whose development is intrinsically…
FULL MOON
Magical new artwork ‘Full Moon’ by Spanish artist Sara Maneiro Rey
LUIGI MALONES CEASED TRADING TODAY
Myself and a group of friends met up for a meal at Luigi Malones once a week for about seven years (2000 - 2008) so I was a bit upset when I discovered that the…
SCOIL TREASA NAOFA
This school retains much of its early character, and the original form remains apparent despite later additions.
THE RESIDENCE OF THE CANADIAN AMBASSADOR
As of March 3, 2025, Dennis King has been appointed as Canada's next Ambassador to Ireland. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Premier of Prince Edward…
OAKLEY ROAD
Historically, the area around Oakley Road was known as Cullenswood. Ranelagh itself evolved from this earlier settlement. The area has seen various historical…
TUDOR ROAD
Tudor Road is located in the desirable Dublin 6 area, specifically within the Ranelagh neighbourhood. This area is known for its affluent residential…
EYESORE FOR DECADES
The Ryder's Row Triangle, bordered by Ryder's Row, Capel Street, and Parnell Street, has historically suffered from urban decay and anti-social behaviour. This…
CHAPELIZOD ROAD APRIL 2025
Chapelizod Road, running along the north bank of the River Liffey, offers a blend of historical charm, scenic views, and access to some of Dublin's most…
DEER IN THE PARK
The fallow deer in Phoenix Park are a very prominent and beloved feature of this expansive Dublin green space.
ISLANDBRIDGE GATE LODGE
The Islandbridge Gate Lodge, situated at one of the many entrances to Phoenix Park in Dublin, is an example of 19th-century architectural design.
THE WELLINGTON MONUMENT
The Wellington Monument in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is a prominent landmark, but its history and public reception differ significantly from memorials like the one…
MAGAZINE FORT IN PHOENIX PARK
The fort's construction began in 1734, with the main structure completed in 1736. Additions were made in 1756. It was built under the direction of the Lord…
MILLTOWN TRAM STOP
The Milltown Luas stop is a key element of Dublin's light rail tram system, serving the Milltown area and the southern parts of Dartry.
TEMPLE PLACE IN RANELAGH
Temple Place, a terrace of nine houses (Numbers 2 to 10), provides pedestrian access to Ranelagh Gardens Park via a gateway at its north-western end. This…
CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME BEECHWOOD AVENUE
The Church of the Holy Name is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Upper Beechwood Avenue in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
RANELAGH TRAM STOP
The stop has platforms located above Ranelagh Road, on an elevated section of the line.
It includes standard Luas stop amenities, such as ticket machines,…
It includes standard Luas stop amenities, such as ticket machines,…
RICHARD CROSBIE
Richard Crosbie is a significant figure in Irish aviation history, best known for being the first Irishman to make a manned balloon flight.
DOOR TO CHINA MURAL
It has come to my attention that some online sources incorrectly identify 81 Moyne Road, Rathmines, as the former location of a Chinese restaurant, "The Door To…
TREES IN PHOENIX PARK
The park contains various woodland habitats, and also scattered trees within parkland areas.
There has been extensive tree planting over the years, to maintain…
There has been extensive tree planting over the years, to maintain…
O'SULLIVAN ANTIQUES
O'Sullivan Antiques stands as a notable establishment on Francis Street in Dublin, a thoroughfare renowned for its historical significance as the heart of the…
FRANCIS STREET IN APRIL 2025
Francis Street is a thoroughfare steeped in history, and at its heart stands the magnificent Augustinian Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a building of…
