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  • BEFORE THE FIRE
    BEFORE THE FIREHowever, the bar's promising trajectory was abruptly halted in July 2022 when a devastating fire engulfed the premises, leaving behind a trail of destruction…
  • BELFAST CITY
    BELFAST CITYA SELECTION OF PUBS, RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS IN BELFAST
  • BISMARCK CAFE
    BISMARCK CAFEBismarck on Prussia Street is a popular cafe/restaurant located in Stoneybatter, Dublin.

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  • CEASED TRADING
    CEASED TRADINGPUBS THAT ARE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS
  • COFFEYS PUB
    COFFEYS PUBAnother well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to…
  • COFFEYS PUB 2024
    COFFEYS PUB 2024Another well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to…
  • COFFEYS PUB 2024
    COFFEYS PUB 2024Another well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to…
  • COFFEYS PUB CHRISTMAS 2012
    COFFEYS PUB CHRISTMAS 2012Another well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to…
  • COFFEYS PUB CHRISTMAS 2012
    COFFEYS PUB CHRISTMAS 2012Another well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to…

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  • FAMINE MEMORIAL
    FAMINE MEMORIALA dedicated Famine Memorial, sculpted by John McKenna and unveiled in 1997, stands prominently at the pub's entrance, serving as a solemn tribute to those who…

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  • JUNGLE CAFE
    JUNGLE CAFEThe Jungle is an interesting cafe located in Dun Laoghaire. They serve healthy and energising beverages and food options, including cold press juices, specialty…

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  • NEW KINGS PARK NEWBRIDGE
    NEW KINGS PARK NEWBRIDGEWhen I first photographed this at Christmas 2012 it was Kings Park when I revisited in August 2024 it had been rebranded as the New Kings Park
  • NEXT DOOR TO A FUNERAL HOME
    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 CLUB
    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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  • OTHER RESTAURANTS NEARBYHere is an updated list of restaurants on or near Manor Street in Stoneybatter that are currently open: Grano: Italian restaurant known for wood-fired pizzas.…

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  • RAMADA ENCORE
    RAMADA ENCOREWhen I visited Belfast in May 2017 I stayed at the Ramada Encore for five nights and it cost me £249 in total. Today they are charging about £200 per night…
  • RANDOM PHOTOGRAPHS

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  • SINE E IN CORK JULY 2015
    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"…
  • SPITALFIELDS
    SPITALFIELDSSituated in the heart of the historic Liberties area of Dublin, the Spitalfields Pub and Restaurant is nestled near a street also bearing the name…
  • STONE IN STONEYBATTER
    STONE IN STONEYBATTERHere is an updated list of restaurants on or near Manor Street in Stoneybatter that are currently open
  • SWIFTS 2012
    SWIFTS 2012Swifts quickly gained a reputation for good quality food in comfortable warm surroundings
  • SWIFTS THEN MC GOWANS
    SWIFTS THEN MC GOWANSIt's true that Newbridge, like many towns and villages in Ireland, has seen a reduction in the number of pubs over the years. While this evokes nostalgia for a…

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  • VICTORIA HOUSE RESTAURANT
    VICTORIA HOUSE RESTAURANTThe first Chinese restaurants in Ireland appeared in the late 1950s and early 1960s, primarily in Dublin. These establishments were often run by immigrants from…

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  • YUAN MING YUAN IN CORK CITY
    YUAN MING YUAN IN CORK CITYThe selection of Chinese restaurants is somewhat limited so by default I usually have lunch at Yuan Ming Yuan as I really like the restaurant