LINDSAY ROAD SCHOOL AND NEARBY
Many Dublin locations have stories attached to them, but these are often based on half-truths rather than facts. A classic example is the persistent local…
LOWER DOMINICK STREET
Discover the latest on the Lower Dominick Street redevelopment in Dublin 1. This article explores the completed 72-unit social housing project at Dominick Hall,…
THE TOWN OF SWORDS
Revisit Swords, County Dublin, through the lens of a classic Canon 5D Mark III. Discover how the town has evolved since 2023 and learn how DxO PureRAW 6 can…
SWORDS CASTLE 2023
Discover the transformation of Swords Castle from 2023 to 2026. Learn about the €60 million Swords Cultural Quarter project, including the new Culture House,…
AFTER TWO FIRES
Discover the fascinating history of Dublin’s "Project Ash" site. Located between Upper Abbey Street and Great Strand Street, this former film distribution hub…
BRENDAN BEHAN SCULPTURE
Discover the history of the Brendan Behan sculpture at Binns Bridge on Dublin's Royal Canal. Created by sculptor John Coll in 2003, this life-sized bronze…
ST MARY'S CHURCH
Explore the rich history of St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Clonsilla. From its medieval roots and 19th-century architecture to the infamous legends of the stolen…
ROYAL CANAL WAY
Discover the history and recent upgrades of the Royal Canal Way along Whitworth Road in Dublin. This guide covers the transformation of the Phase 3 Greenway,…
IRISH VOLUNTEER MONUMENT
Explore the history of the Irish Volunteer Monument at Blaquiere Bridge in Phibsborough. Sculpted by Leo Broe, this landmark commemorates the Dublin Brigade's…
CLONSILLA TRAIN STATION
Explore the history and navigational quirks of Clonsilla Train Station. From its 1848 opening to its role as a vital junction for the Maynooth and M3 Parkway…
PUBLISHED IN 2026
All photographs have been supplied by William Murphy and processed by The Urban Cartographer
CAVENDISH FOUNTAIN
A photographer’s journal on the Cavendish Row fountain outside Dublin's Gate Theatre. Often mistaken for a simple horse trough, this 1790s landmark features a…
PRE HALLOWEEN SUNLIGHT
October in Dublin is famous for its "four seasons in one day." You get fast-moving clouds and frequent, short rain showers.
HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY WEEKEND
As Ireland settles into the October Bank Holiday weekend, a common point of confusion arises: why is the "Halloween holiday" this Monday, when Halloween itself…
ANDERSONS CAFE CEASED TRADING
The premises at 1A Carlingford Road in Drumcondra, formerly the popular Andersons Creperie, has seen significant changes. Following the café's closure, it was…
BOTANIC OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Many locals and passers-by often mistake it for a "typewriter museum," a perceptive but slightly misidentified observation.
BOTANIC AVENUE AND PARK
It is important to distinguish between the two. The lower, flat section of Botanic Avenue is synonymous with the River Tolka flood risk. In contrast, the…
FOUNTAIN DESIGNED BY JOHN ENSOR
The fountain in question is situated at a key location in Dublin's urban landscape: the northern apex of Parnell Square, where it meets the top of O'Connell…
LOCK SIX ON THE ROYAL CANAL
The 6th Lock is situated on the Royal Canal, near where the Shandon Mill used to be, close to the Glasnevin Junction and Crossguns Bridge.
22 JANUARY 2018 VISIT TO HOWTH
A few years ago I published a collection of photographs claiming that they were from my 2009 visit to Howth and that I had used a Sigma DP2 camera but the story…
TWO SWANS A THE 6th LOCK
The 6th Lock is situated on the Royal Canal, near where the Shandon Mill used to be, close to the Glasnevin Junction and Crossguns Bridge.
FAMINE STATUES - BRONZE SHOES
The inspiration for the bronze shoe sculptures came from a remarkable discovery: a pair of nineteenth-century bound children's shoes found in the roof of a…
LOCK 7 ON THE ROYAL CANAL
Lock 7, or the 7th Lock, is a significant historical and architectural structure on the Royal Canal in Dublin, located in the Tolkapark area of Dublin 7, near…
LEGACY HOWTH 2018
My first visit in 2018 was in January but many of my my photographs were date-stamped 09-01-2009
LEGACY MALAHIDE AND PORTMARNOCK 2018
The point where Malahide ends and Portmarnock begins along the coast is generally considered to be in the vicinity of Robswall Park and the Martello Tower that…
TheNewWildParkNearTheCabraTramStop
Discover how Dublin’s Mount Bernard Park extension at the Cabra Luas stop transformed a contaminated industrial brownfield site into a thriving, wild urban…
DONALDSON MURAL AT CROSS GUNS BRIDGE
The artwork directly references current political and legal developments in Northern Ireland. PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has issued warnings against…
GREY HERON AT CROSS GUNS BRIDGE
Discover why Grey Herons are thriving along Dublin's canals, featuring a striking encounter at Cross Guns Bridge that highlights a vital summer water safety…
HOODED CROW MOBBING A GREY HERON
The images clearly show a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) being mobbed by a Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix).
TEAPOT MEMORIAL IN GLASNEVIN
The distinctive gravestone for Thomas (Tommy) Thompson, located in Glasnevin Cemetery, has been noted in discussions about the site; however, this was my first…
PETER HARBISON RIP
Dr. Peter Desmond Harbison (14 January 1939 – 30 May 2023) was a highly distinguished Irish archaeologist, art historian, and author, who made a profound…
SECONDARY CIRCLE OF VAULTS IN GLASNEVIN
Glasnevin Cemetery, a sprawling and historically significant necropolis in Dublin, was established in 1832. Among its most architecturally and historically…
O'CONNELL STREET
Discover O’Connell Street, the historic heart of Dublin. Explore its transformation from Sackville Street to a symbol of Irish independence, featuring iconic…
