EXCELLENT STREET IMAGES

FIRST SELECTION OF RANDOM IMAGES – ANSEO STREET ART PROJECT

October 11, 2023 by infomatique

MURALS IN DUN LAOGHAIRE

Between 2021 and 2022 Dún Laoghaire Town has seen 23 stunning artworks installed throughout the town as part of the Dún Laoghaire Anseo street art project.

My visit to Dun Laoghaire today was unexpected and unplanned but I had my iPhone 12 Pro Max with me so I took the opportunity to photograph some of the murals on view. The good news is Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is expanding its gallery and it is my intention to identify and photograph all street art in the town.

RAMEN CO RESTAURANT

October 5, 2023 by infomatique

PEEBLES’ BUILDINGS MANOR STREET DUBLIN

THE KOREAN TABLE IS NEARBY

What caught my attention was the “D – Peebles’ Buildings” plaque on the was above the restaurant.

Peebles’ Buildings is a complex of two tenement buildings located in Stoneybatter. They were built in the late 19th century by the Dublin Artisan Dwellings Company, a private body that was established to provide affordable housing for working-class people. The buildings are named after Sir Arthur Peebles, who was a philanthropist and a member of the board of the Dublin Artisan Dwellings Company.

Peebles’ Buildings are two of the best-preserved examples of tenement housing in Dublin. They are four stories high and each building contains 32 apartments. The apartments are small and basic, but they were well-designed for the time and they provided a much-needed improvement in living conditions for many working-class families.

Peebles’ Buildings were originally occupied by a mix of Irish and English families. The residents were mainly working-class people, such as labourers, factory workers, and shopkeepers. The buildings were also home to a number of small businesses, such as grocery shops and pubs.

Peebles’ Buildings remained in use as tenement housing until the 1970s. In the 1980s, the buildings were refurbished and converted into social housing.

ARE YOU A PUSHER OR A PULLER

October 5, 2023 by infomatique

SIGN ON A DOOR IN DUBLIN

Just like public buildings are designed to open outwards in case of a fire, the front door of your home is designed to help you. Doors that open inwards are much easier to break down by fire crews to get into your property. If there was a fire, an inward opening door could be broken down much quicker than an outward swinging one.

FOLLOWUP VISIT TO CAPEL STREET

October 3, 2023 by infomatique

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.

DIGNITY D727 IS A POTTING CATAMARAN

October 2, 2023 by infomatique

IT OPERATES OUT OF DUN LAOGHAIRE

Dignity D727 is Potting catamaran operating out of Dun Laoghaire harbour.

A potting boat is a fishing boat that is specifically designed to catch lobsters and crabs using pots or traps. Pots are typically made of a metal frame covered with mesh and have one or more funnel-shaped openings that allow the lobsters or crabs to enter but not escape. Pots are baited with fish or other seafood and then lowered to the seabed using ropes and buoys.

Potting boats are typically small and manoeuvrable, making them ideal for fishing in sheltered waters and around rocky reefs. They are also typically equipped with a pot hauler, which is a machine that helps to haul the pots up from the seabed.

Potting is a sustainable fishing method, as it does not damage the seabed and only catches lobsters and crabs that are large enough to enter the pots. Potting boats are an important part of the fishing industry in many parts of the world, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Catamarans’ parallel hulls create reliable form stability, which prevents heeling and capsizing, and greatly reduces the vessel roll at rest and at trolling speeds. One of the most obvious advantages of catamaran stability is in the elimination of seasickness for passengers.

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