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HALLOWEEN AT MULVEY PARK

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TODAY I WALKED FROM WINDY ARBOUR TO ROEBUCK ROAD

Today, Halloween, I used my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I use the Pro Max as a backup camera but this could well be coming to an end as I have ordered a DJI Osmo Pocket 3. I will discuss this at a later date.

Celebrating Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween, Púca is an authentic, immersive, and otherworldly festival. It took place in festival hubs Trim and Athboy in County Meath from Friday, 27 to Tuesday, 31 October 2023. However, there were many events associated with Halloween here in Dublin.

Mulvey Park in Dundrum is named after Joseph Mulvey, a local councillor who served on the Dublin County Council from 1945 to 1955. He was also a member of the Dundrum Town Commission. Mulvey Park was developed as a council estate in 1948, and Mulvey was instrumental in its development. He was also a strong advocate for the local community, and he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people of Dundrum.

When I was young there was a local joke that when they built the mental hospital in Dundrum they they had intended to include Mulvey Park but they ran out of funds. I suspect that as the hospital predates Mulvey Park and if that is true the joke does not really work.

The hospital originally opened as the Central Criminal Lunatic Asylum for Ireland at Dundrum in Dublin in 1850. This was an early move of an ideological initiative throughout the United Kingdom and its colonies which included the building of the infamous Broadmoor Hospital in England. The site was originally chosen to be soothing to mental health patients and was intentionally not linked to any particular prison service to maintain the distinction between criminality and illness.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) announced in February 2012 that the hospital would relocate to the former site of the old St. Ita’s Hospital in Portrane in the north of County Dublin. The construction works were undertaken by Rhatigan OHL at a cost of €140 million. The new facility opened in November 2022.

FOLLOWUP VISIT TO CAPEL STREET

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TODAY I USED AN iPHONE 12 PRO MAX

Yesterday I published some photographs of Capel street with the intention of a follow up session using my iPhone 12 Pro Max.

I have a an iPhone XR which I use as a phone and after updating to the latest version of the operating system it constantly freezes. I also have an iPhone 12 Pro Max which I use as a camera and I have considered using it as my phone and getting an iPhone Pro Max to use as a camera but I have decided against doing so (mainly because of cost) and also because I have decided that my dedicated cameras do still produce much better images. There are times when the iPhone is a much better choice but the iPhone 12 pro max is acceptable under such circumstances.

According to Dublin City Council: “Since making of Capel Street traffic free, we have witnessed a remarkable increase in foot traffic and cycling activity. Pedestrians have increased by 12%, while cyclists have seen a 24% rise. These figures indicate a successful transition towards a more sustainable and people-friendly urban environment.” Personally, I find the Electric Bikes to be a bit of a pain.

Some people have objected to Capel Street being traffic free. The main objections are:

Increased traffic congestion on surrounding streets: Some businesses and residents have complained that the closure of Capel Street to traffic has led to increased congestion on surrounding streets.
Reduced access for deliveries and emergency vehicles: Some businesses have also expressed concern about the reduced access for deliveries and emergency vehicles on Capel Street.
Negative impact on businesses: Some businesses have argued that the closure of Capel Street to traffic has had a negative impact on their business, as it has made it more difficult for customers to reach them.
However, it is important to note that the majority of people who have responded to public consultations on the Capel Street traffic-free proposal have been in favour of it. A recent consultation by Dublin City Council found that 89% of respondents wanted to see traffic-free measures on Capel Street.

The City Council has also taken steps to address some of the objections to the traffic-free proposal. For example, they have increased the number of loading bays on Capel Street to facilitate deliveries. They have also worked with the emergency services to ensure that they have access to Capel Street at all times.

Overall, the decision to make Capel Street traffic free has been a popular one, but there are some people who have objected to it. The City Council is working to address these objections and to ensure that the traffic-free proposal benefits all users of the street.

ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL QUARTER AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND

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17 MARCH 2023

For many years I had a media pass to for the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin but in recent years I have decided to give the parade a miss mainly because security became mote and more restrictive to the extent that I impacted on my photograph. This year I was not going to undertake any photography during the festival mainly as I was scheduled to travel to Kilkenny this weekend. However, I cancelled my trip to kilkenny.

Today, 17th March, I had lunch at Eatokyo on Capel Street and as I was finished by 2PM I decided to wander around and take some random photographs using my iPhone. Up until today I had not realised that I had a Lightroom App which allowed me to take .DNG [RAW files] images so I decided to experiment but when I returned home I discovered a number of unexpected problems which I will not discuss here.

The grounds of one of Ireland’s most spectacular and historic heritage sites in the heart of Dublin will feature Tent Mór and Tent Beag, an outdoor Main Stage, performance spaces, relaxation areas, a mini-funfair and the Irish Food and Craft Village.

All daytime events will be free of charge, along with the full day and night programme on St. Patrick’s Day, supported by Dublin Airport. Night time events on the 16th and 18th of March will require a pre-purchased ticket that will be valid for the full evening’s programme.

Festival Quarter will be open to all ages throughout the day, and will be reserved for adults only from 6pm to 10:30pm. Just a short walk from the city centre, easily accessible by Luas and bus, and adjacent to Heuston Station, Festival Quarter will be a bustling hub for locals and visitors alike, from March 16th to 18th.

BRENDAN’S CAFE ON MARY’S LANE NEAR CAPEL STREET

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OPENS EARLY IN THE MORNING

I live close to Mary’s Lane and even though Brendan’s Café has operated here since 1985 I was unaware of it until I noticed it being used by a film crew a few weeks ago. According to a friend of mine who worked in the area Brendan’s opened as early as 5pm when the markets were fully operational but it now opens every day, except Sunday, at 6am and at 7am on Saturdays.

DUN LAOGHAIRE WATERFRONT FACING SCOTSMAN’S BAY

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BADLY NEGLECTED AT PRESENT

Dún Laoghaire is a suburban coastal town in Dublin in Ireland. It is the administrative centre of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown.

The town was built following the 1816 legislation that allowed the building of a major port to serve Dublin. It was known as Dunleary until it was renamed Kingstown in honour of King George IV’s 1821 visit, and in 1920 was given its present name, the original Irish form of Dunleary. Over time, the town became a residential location, a seaside resort and the terminus of Ireland’s first railway.

John Rennie (1761-1821), who was Scottish, was one of the leading civil engineers of his day. He designed many bridges, canals and docks, including those at Hull, Liverpool, London and Leith. Keeping an effective link between Ireland and England was vital in the early 19th century and Rennie was responsible for the construction of Howth Harbour a decade earlier than Dunleary. He had been asked for his observations on Dublin Bay just two years after Bligh’s survey in 1800. Rennie suggested that: “Dunleary, or rather a little to the east of it was a good site for the construction of a harbour of asylum, for ships which, under unfavourable circumstances get embayed in Dublin Bay and cannot with safety enter the present harbour”.

The Bay between the East Pier and The Forty Foot is now known as Scotsman’s Bay in Rennie’s honour. He died in 1821 and is buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. His son, also John Rennie was a distinguished engineer and he carried out further work at Kingstown [Dun Laoghaire] Harbour.

Dún Laoghaire Harbour and Carlisle Pier were constructed in the nineteenth century for the purposes of sheltering ships and accommodating the mailboat which sailed between Dún Laoghaire and Holyhead. The nearby settlement of Dún Laoghaire has also previously been known as Kingstown and also as Dun Leary. Carlisle Pier has been known previously as Kingston Pier and the Mailboat Pier.

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