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Church Of The Holy Trinity In Rathmines 21 June 2026

Church Of The Holy Trinity In Rathmines 21 June 2026

Discover the history of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Rathmines, a landmark architectural gem designed by John Semple. Explore its origins dating to 1828, its modern community-focused transformation, and how this vibrant parish continues to serve the local Dublin 6 area today.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Monday, 22nd June

The Origin And History Of Cowper Road

The Origin And History Of Cowper Road

Trace the fascinating history of Cowper Road in Rathmines, Dublin 6. From its origins on the 17th-century battlefield of 'The Bloody Fields' to the iconic Victorian architecture of the Mageough Home, explore the highlights and side roads of this premier Dublin avenue.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 21st June

The Thomas O'Leary Memorial

The Thomas O'Leary Memorial

Discover the history behind the monument to Captain Thomas O’Leary (Tomás Ó Laoghaire) on the old Tranquilla Convent wall on Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin, which was completely replaced in March 2018.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 21st June

Across The Horizon - Why I Choose Landscape Over Portrait

Across The Horizon - Why I Choose Landscape Over Portrait

For those who prefer a completely handheld photography workflow, camera ergonomics heavily favour keeping the body level. Holding a camera natively in landscape orientation allows your elbows to stay tucked firmly against your chest, turning your upper body into a stable, balanced platform that minimises micro-shake.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 20th June

The Angels Plot In Glasnevin As It Was In 2009

The Angels Plot In Glasnevin As It Was In 2009

A photographic retrospective of the Angels Plot at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery explores its emotional 2010 transformation from a chaotic site of informal family grief into a dignified remembrance garden. Contextualised by a personal family history of illegal infant burial, the post examines the global theological and institutional histories that forced stillborn and unbaptised children into anonymity throughout the 20th century.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 20th June