Exploring Phoenix Park And Chapelizod

In April 2024 I devoted about two weeks to exploring Phoenix Park and Chapelizod Village

Derelict House

The old house at 34 Main Street in Chapelizod is a significant historical building

Knockmaroon Lodge

Glenmaroon House is a complex of two halves – the North House and the South House – located on either side of Knockmaroon Hill.

Knockmaroon Hill

Knockmaroon Hill, a historical gem in Dublin, is home to the grand estate of Glenmaroon House.

Lower Glen Road

Unlike the grand boulevards that crisscross the park, this road is more intimate, a narrow ribbon of pavement winding under a dense canopy of trees

Magazine Fort

The Magazine Fort in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is in poor condition due to years of disuse and lack of maintenance. Built in 1735, it was used by British forces to…

Martin's Row

A walk along Martin's Row in Chapelizod, from the base of Knockmaroon Hill towards Church Lane, reveals a fascinating mix of architectural styles and, sadly,…

Paint-A-Box

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Furry Glen

Up the airy mountain, in the heart of Dublin city, lies the Phoenix Park, a vast expanse of greenery and history

Deer Herd

I did not wish to disturb the herd of deer so I used a telephoto lens to capture one image of the herd who were lying down and as you can see they do attract a…

Fallen Tree

Unfortunately, there's no centralised database that precisely tracks the number of trees falling over in storms throughout Ireland

Military Road

Located within Dublin's sprawling Phoenix Park, Military Road holds both historical significance and natural beauty. Let's explore its features

Papal Cross

Located in Dublin's sprawling Phoenix Park, the Papal Cross stands as a stark and imposing monument commemorating Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Ireland…

Liffey Valley Park

To the best of my knowledge this public space in Chapelizod is indeed part of a larger envisioned linear park along the River Liffey.