ABOUT THE PIPERS CORNER

Pipers Corner

Pipers Corner is a traditional Irish music bar located at 105/106 Marlborough St, Dublin. It’s known for its wide range of Irish craft and international beers, and it offers great toasties.

Pipers Corner was opened in July 2017 by well-known uilleann piper Seán Potts and long-time Dublin publican Eamonn Briody. Seán Potts, the owner and an uilleann piper, opened the place because he was tired of the Temple Bar area becoming more and more commercial. He wanted to create a platform for traditional Irish musicians to thrive in the way Irish music can only be experienced on the Green Island.

The pub hosts nightly sessions featuring many of Ireland’s most talented Irish traditional musicians who perform for themselves, for their fellow musicians, and for discerning listeners and visitors alike. This commitment to authentic Irish music has made it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Sackville Place

Sackville Place is a small street off what was once Sackville Street. In the 1862 Dublin Street Directory, it’s described as extending from Lower Sackville Street to Marlborough Street. It was home to various businesses and residences.

Sackville Street

Sackville Street, now known as O’Connell Street, is one of Dublin’s main thoroughfares. It was originally a narrow street known as Drogheda Street, named after Henry Moore, 1st Earl of Drogheda. It was widened in the late 18th century by the Wide Streets Commission and renamed Sackville Street after Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset. In 1924, it was renamed in honour of nationalist leader Daniel O’Connell.

Bombings in 1972 and 1973

On December 1st, 1972, at 7.58pm, a car bomb detonated at Eden Quay, close to Liberty Hall, Dublin. At 8.16pm, a second car bomb exploded in Sackville Place. Two men, George Bradshaw (30) and Thomas Duff (23), both CIE bus conductors, were killed in the second explosion.

On January 20th, 1973, another car bomb exploded on Sackville Place. This explosion killed Thomas Douglas (20), a bus conductor from Sterling in Scotland. He had only been living in Dublin for four months.

Memorial

A memorial was designed by Tom Duffy, the son of victim Thomas Duff. The memorial depicts randomly strewn flowers and a dedication plaque, all set into paving stones. It was co-funded by Dublin City Council and CIÉ. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic events that took place on Sackville Place in the early 1970s.