Sailing And Boating In Howth August 2009

Explore the rich maritime history and vibrant sailing culture of Howth Harbour. Home to the world-renowned Howth Yacht Club and the historic Howth Seventeen one-design class, this premier Dublin marina offers exceptional yachting, coastal cruising, and competitive racing on the Irish Sea.

on Tuesday, 16th June

 

Smithfield Utah The Sculpture By Alan Butler

Discover the fascinating story behind "Smithfield Utah," the giant bronze teapot sculpture by Alan Butler located in Dublin's Smithfield Square. Learn how this unique public artwork connects traditional Irish hospitality with the historic Utah Teapot—a 1975 mathematical breakthrough by Martin Newell that shaped the future of 3D digital animation, video games, and modern architecture. The short documentary series Smithfield Utah - From Bronze to Laptop features behind-the-scenes clips from artist Alan Butler explaining how he bridged the gap between 3D software algorithms and traditional bronze foundry casting to create the Dublin monument.

on Monday, 15th June

 

The Story Of Burgess Lane In Smithfield

Discover the story of Burgess Lane in Smithfield, Dublin 7. Explore the rich history of this industrial alleyway, its dramatic transformation through late-90s urban redevelopment, and the vibrant street art murals that cover its walls. Plus, we look back at the short-lived but beloved independent café "Out Of Order" and discuss the economic realities facing independent coffee shops in modern Dublin.

on Monday, 15th June

 

The Howth Fishing Fleet In Crisis In 2009

Discover the story of Burgess Lane in Smithfield, Dublin 7. Explore the rich history of this industrial alleyway, its dramatic transformation through late-90s urban redevelopment, and the vibrant street art murals that cover its walls. Plus, we look back at the short-lived but beloved independent café Out Of Order and discuss the economic realities facing independent coffee shops in modern Dublin.

on Monday, 15th June

 

Church Street Is One Of The Oldest In Dublin

Explore the rich history of Dublin’s Church Street, from its ancient origins as a royal highway to its medieval transformation. This article details the architectural evolution of the Capuchin Friary (St. Mary of the Angels), the tragic fire and water damage within St. Michan's historic crypt vaults, and the sobering history behind the 1913 tenement "Collapsed Houses" memorial lamp situated directly across the street in Father Mathew Square.

on Sunday, 14th June

 

Henrietta Place 12 June 2026

A street photography journal from Henrietta Place, Dublin, featuring the Sony A7RVI and Zeiss Loxia 21mm. Plus, explore the Georgian and tenement history of this historic lane.

on Saturday, 13th June

 

North King Street Has Much History

Discover the history of the North King Street Massacre during the 1916 Easter Rising, where 16 civilians were killed by British forces. Learn about the commemorative bronze plaque at Kevin Barry House and explore the medieval origins of this historic Dublin street, formerly known as King’s Lane in Oxmanstown.

on Saturday, 13th June

 

The Watchers On Middle Abbey Street 2009

A look back at the 2009 Abbey Street protests in Dublin, exploring the controversial history of Scientology in Ireland, global hostility toward the group, and its current status today.

on Friday, 12th June

 

Bolands Mills Complex As It Was In March 2009

Discover the architectural transformation of Dublin’s historic Bolands Mills at Grand Canal Dock. This article explores the dramatic redevelopment that balanced the preservation of 19th-century stone warehouses with the total demolition of its iconic mid-century concrete silos to create a modern tech and residential hub.

on Thursday, 11th June

 

Lansdowne Stadium Under Construction As Seen From North Wall 4 April 2009

A historical look at the transformation of Dublin's iconic Lansdowne Road stadium during its 2009 reconstruction phase, alongside the history of Irish rugby's evolution from the amateur era to becoming a world-class professional powerhouse.

on Wednesday, 10th June

 

Is The Apple 12 Pro Max With IOS 27 Still Useable As A Camera

An exploration of modern operating system updates on older iPhone hardware, resolving Sony camera battery drain via dual-device field setups, and how EU regulatory frameworks differentiate between iOS and macOS AI features. Includes a comprehensive analysis of HEIC versus AVIF for digital publishing.

on Tuesday, 9th June

 

The Approaching End Of The U2 Wall And My Sigma Dp1 Camera

A reflective look back at Dublin's iconic Windmill Lane U2 graffiti wall in August 2009. Explore how this famous tourist attraction and the quirky Sigma DP1 camera—which suffered a fatal cold-weather lens jam later that winter—reached the end of their lives together, paving the way for the curated commercial murals of June 2026.

on Tuesday, 9th June

 

My Intel 27 Inch iMac Is No Longer Supported By Apple Long Live The iMac

While Golden Gate requires Apple Silicon to boot, it remains the final major macOS release to include the complete Rosetta 2 translation layer. This means that while your hardware must be modern, your legacy Intel-compiled standalone applications and utility binaries will continue to execute normally via local translation.

on Monday, 8th June

 

Apple WWDC 2026

WWDC 2026 proved that building foundational models is vastly different from building premium hardware. By relying on competitors to power its primary consumer interface and hitting a regulatory brick wall in Europe, Apple's vision of an all-encompassing, private intelligent assistant feels more fragmented than ever. For a large portion of the world, the upgrade to iOS 27 will be defined not by what is added, but by what is missing.

on Monday, 8th June

 

Back In August 2009 The Docklands Area Was Depressing

A retrospective look at the transformation of the Dublin Docklands in August 2009. Correcting a camera metadata error reveals a fleeting snapshot of Santiago Calatrava’s Samuel Beckett Bridge just weeks after its historic rotation, alongside the final push for the Luas Red Line extension to The Point.

on Monday, 8th June

 

The Salvation Army Likes To Party

The ironic history of Dublin’s Lefroy House, from its 1910s Seamen’s Institute origins and a funny 2009 beer-keg photo to political occupations and its multi-million-euro sale by the Salvation Army.

on Sunday, 7th June

 

What Happened To The Three Bears

Discover the true story behind Patrick O’Reilly’s iconic bronze bears. Once a beloved fixture of Dublin’s Point Village, the "Three Bears One Gig No Porridge" sculptures seemingly vanished after the 2009 economic crash. Learn how this local mystery unfolded, from initial fears of theft or loss to their uplifting relocation to the wildflower meadows of Tallaght University Hospital.

on Saturday, 6th June

 

Sand Castles At Dublin Castle 30 August 2021

A retrospective look at the 2021 Dublin Castle sand sculpture exhibition, captured on the unique Foveon-powered Sigma DP1 Quattro. This article explores the serendipity of urban photography, the shifting landscape of Dublin's city centre, and the technical rewards and challenges of archiving and remastering complex Sigma RAW files with modern processing software.

on Friday, 5th June

 

The Fate of the Lightship Kittiwake and Her Sisters

Discover the fascinating history of the Lightship Kittiwake and the developer plans to turn her into a Dublin restaurant. Learn why Irish Lights retired its lightvessel fleet and where the surviving ships are today.

on Friday, 5th June

 

The Rise Of The Working Van Dweller

As skyrocketing rents and property prices price out full-time workers, a new generation of working professionals are turning to urban van dwelling across the UK, Ireland, and the US. Read an in-depth analysis of the vehicles they use, the legal realities of stealth camping, and how transatlantic housing solutions differ.

on Wednesday, 3rd June