SPIRIT OF THE DOCKLANDS
The tour, which typically lasts around 45 minutes, is operated by Dublin Discovered Boat Tours. It provides a live-commentary narrative that covers the city's…
THE HALFPENNY BRIDGE
When the cast-iron pedestrian bridge first opened in May 1816, it was officially christened the Wellington Bridge. This was to honour Arthur Wellesley, the 1st…
ORMOND HOTEL MURAL 2022
The mural's striking style, featuring layered, tag-like figures, is characteristic of the Dublin-based artist Asbestos. This same signature style was used in…
THE ORMOND VOID AND A DISPUTE
The first story is the void itself, the prominent site on Ormond Quay where the historic Ormond Hotel once stood. This site recently became the centre of a…
THE MEETING PLACE
"Meeting Place" is a life-sized bronze sculpture depicting two ordinary women taking a break on a bench, their shopping bags resting at their feet. The piece is…
DUBLIN QUAYS 6 NOVEMBER
Travelling westwards from O'Connell Bridge, the quays are named in a series of distinct sections on both the north and south banks
THE SMITHFIELD UTAH TEAPOT
The most fascinating aspect of this sculpture is its name and origin. It is not just a random teapot; it is a direct, physical representation of one of the most…
THE CITY ARTS CENTRE IS A DERELICT BUILDING
The former City Arts Centre on Dublin’s Moss Street and City Quay has sat derelict since 2003. Explore the history of the Grapevine Arts movement, its music…
OpenAI HQ BUILDING
Discover the story of Dublin’s Tropical Fruit Warehouse on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay—from its 1890s Victorian origins and River God keystones to its U2 links,…