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AMERICAN EMBASSYThe U.S. Embassy in Dublin, situated prominently on the corner of Pembroke Road and Clyde Road in Ballsbridge, is indeed an unusual and striking building. Its… AT BLACKHALL PLACEIt has taken me a long time to discover who is responsible for the new street art at Blackhall Place that replaced the artwork by Rebecca Walsh. AT THE INN ON THE LIFFEYI still know little or nothing about the Artist but I am beginning to notice his monochrome art style. AT THE INN ON THE LIFFEYI still know little or nothing about the Artist but I am beginning to notice his monochrome art style.
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BALLSBRIDGEThe area's name derives from the old "Ball's Bridge," which once crossed the River Dodder.
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CAPEL STREET MAY 2024If you are walking along Capel Street be aware that there are many cyclists so caution is advised CHAPELIZODTHE SECTION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE LIFFEY CHARLEMONT TRAM STOPCharlemont LUAS tram stop is a stop on the LUAS light-rail tram system in Dublin, Ireland. It opened in 2004 on the Green Line from St Stephen’s Green to… CLYDE ROADDeveloped in the late 19th century as part of the Pembroke Estate, Clyde Road is named after Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, a prominent British military…
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DARMOUTH SQUARE AREAInitially, the square was intended for the private use of the residents living in these houses. DEFACED ELECTION POSTERI was a bit surprised by the fact that anyone would feel inclined to deface an election foster by Brid Smith DOCKLANDSTHE DOCKALAND AREA AS IT WAS IN MAY 2024
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EAST ROADPHOTOGRAPHED IN APRIL PUBLISHED IN MAY EIGHTEEN ORMOND QUAY18 Ormond Quay Upper is a historic building situated on the north bank of the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. It is a merchant house built in 1843 with an…
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GRAND PARADEGrand Parade in Portobello, Dublin, is a busy road characterised by a mix of modern apartment buildings, townhouses, and some older homes.
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INTERESTING BUILDING AT TUPlus Architecture and Scullion Architects collaborated to design and construct the Printmaking Workshop at the new TU Dublin Campus in Grangegorman.
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LEESON PARKLeeson Park is a prestigious, straight, wide avenue that connects Dartmouth Road to Appian Way in Dublin, Ireland. LEESON STREET AREALeeson Street is a historic thoroughfare located near central Dublin, Ireland. It is divided into two parts by the Grand Canal: Lower Leeson Street: Situated in… LITTLE DEER COMICSSmall press comics are comic books published by independent creators or small publishers, as opposed to the larger, more established companies like Marvel or… LUCAN ROADTODAY I EXPLORED THE SOUTH BANK OF THE RIVER LIFFEY
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MAUREEN'S GROCERY SHOPMaureen McGuinness, the owner, was a legendary character in the area and was known for her dry wit and "pessimistic attitude". Her shop was a cornerstone of the… MAUREEN'S GROCERY SHOPMaureen McGuinness, the owner, was a legendary character in the area and was known for her dry wit and "pessimistic attitude". Her shop was a cornerstone of the… MEMORIAL CROSSThis Celtic Cross memorial on Elgin Road in Dublin is a memorial to the Third Battalion of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising.… MURAL BY ASBESTOS AT THE ORMOND…This mural on Ormond Quay at the site of the former Ormond Hotel is a collaboration between the Brazilian artist Neto and the Irish artist Asbestos. MURAL BY ASBESTOS AT THE ORMOND…This mural on Ormond Quay at the site of the former Ormond Hotel is a collaboration between the Brazilian artist Neto and the Irish artist Asbestos.
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NEW LIMERICK CATALOGLimerick City is undergoing a significant transformation as part of its 2030 economic and spatial plan. NEXT DOOR TO A FUNERAL HOMEI know Coburg Street as the street where Jerh O’Connor’s Funeral Home is located next door to the Sin É Mc Cabe live music venue where the music is good enough… NIGHT CLUBSin É, located on Ormond Quay in Dublin, is a renowned live music venue and bar, celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic mix of musical acts.
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ORMOND QUAY 029The DublinBikes docking station is situated on Ormond Quay Upper, on the north side of the River Liffey. It's a central location near the Four Courts and within…
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PAINT-A-BOXThere is not much information about @oriel467 available to me but I am aware of his work. PORTOBELLO AREA OF DUBLINPortobello is a picturesque district located in Dublin, Ireland. Known for its scenic canal, vibrant atmosphere, and rich cultural history, it’s a place where… PROTEST ON CLYDE ROADThe protests aimed to express widespread discontent with the government's handling of the financial crisis and its impact on ordinary citizens PUBS AND RESTAURANTSWhile some establishments have unfortunately closed their doors, others have opened, contributing to a dynamic and evolving culinary landscape
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RATHDOWN HOUSEThis building previously housed the hospital's laundry facilities. It has been renovated to provide modern teaching spaces, including lecture theatres and…
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SAME CHURCH 2012At the Ballsbridge end of Clyde Road, you'll find St. Bartholomew's Church. It's a Church of Ireland parish church known for its striking Victorian Gothic… SINE E IN CORK JULY 2015It's worth noting that the name "Sin-é" has also been used for a music venue in Cork, where it referenced the funeral home next door. In this context, "Sin-é"… ST BARTHOLMEW'S CHURCHAt the Ballsbridge end of Clyde Road, you'll find St. Bartholomew's Church. It's a Church of Ireland parish church known for its striking Victorian Gothic… STONE IN STONEYBATTERHere is an updated list of restaurants on or near Manor Street in Stoneybatter that are currently open STONE IN STONEYBATTERHere is an updated list of restaurants on or near Manor Street in Stoneybatter that are currently open STONEYBATTER AREAStoneybatter's popularity continues to rise, attracting young professionals, artists, and families. STREET ARTDublin has a thriving street art scene that has evolved significantly in recent years. Once considered a form of vandalism, street art is now embraced as a… STUDENT COMPLEXccording to the planning application The developer proposed the name “Siúlán na Rópaí/ Rope Walk” as it derived from the Rope Walk which was located directly…
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TAKE A SEATSo, there I was, showing this potential client around our office. Everything was going great – the energy was good, they seemed impressed. We reached my office,… THE PIGEON HOUSEThis property at 30 Manor Street was sold in March 2024 for Euro 490,000 which should be good news for the residents of Manor Street. THE PIGEON HOUSEThis property at 30 Manor Street was sold in March 2024 for Euro 490,000 which should be good news for the residents of Manor Street. THE SMITHFIELD UTAHThe Utah Teapot, also known as the Newell teapot, is a 3D computer model that holds a significant place in the history of computer graphics. THIS IS DIFFERENTI know nothing about this street artist but I do see many examples of his work in my local area and in many cases they are awkward to photograph. THIS IS DIFFERENTI know nothing about this street artist but I do see many examples of his work in my local area and in many cases they are awkward to photograph. TOKEN ON QUEEN STREETToken was a beloved arcade bar and restaurant on Queen Street, Dublin, offering a unique fusion of classic arcade games, pinball machines, and modern gaming… TOKEN ON QUEEN STREETToken was a beloved arcade bar and restaurant on Queen Street, Dublin, offering a unique fusion of classic arcade games, pinball machines, and modern gaming… TOKEN ON QUEEN STREETToken's building is also notable for its vibrant murals and street art, which have become iconic features of the Smithfield area.
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UNIVERSITY CAMPUSThe TU Grangegorman Campus in Dublin has several historically significant older buildings that have been repurposed and integrated into the modern campus. UPPER DOMINICK STREETThe 1911 Census reports that eight families had lived in the eight rooms of number 69 Upper Dominick Street in Dublin a total of 46 people, some living nine to… UPPER ORMOND QUAYOrmond Quay is a significant part of Dublin’s cityscape, located on the north bank of the River Liffey. It’s part of the Dublin quays, which run along the north… UPPER ORMOND QUAY MAY 2024Ormond Quay is a significant part of Dublin’s cityscape, located on the north bank of the River Liffey. It’s part of the Dublin quays, which run along the north…
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