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2023 VISIT TO BRAYDiscover the transformation of Bray, County Wicklow, from its Victorian heyday as the "Brighton of Ireland" to its 2026 rebirth as a hub of coastal urbanity.…
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ALL FORMS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTPublic transport in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a multi-modal system undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. While recent improvements…
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BOOTERSTOWN NATURE RESERVEDiscover Booterstown Nature Reserve, a unique saltmarsh sanctuary in South Dublin. Located adjacent to Booterstown DART station, this UNESCO Dublin Bay…
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CHERRYWOOD TRAM STOPThe Cherrywood Luas stop is a key transport hub located in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, South Dublin. It is a crucial piece of infrastructure within one of Ireland's… COWPER ROAD 21 JUNE 2026Trace the fascinating history of Cowper Road in Rathmines, Dublin 6. From its origins on the 17th-century battlefield of 'The Bloody Fields' to the iconic…
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DMYC RIBExplore the history and visual charm of the Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC). Founded in 1965 on the West Pier, this club offers a unique, accessible… DUN LAOGHAIRE IN MAY 2026What happens when a "failure-proof" camera strap actually fails? A rare manufacturing defect on a brand-new Peak Design strap sends a Leica Q3 tumbling on the…
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HORSE BY CAITLIN GRANTThe artwork titled 'Horse' and was created by the artist Caitlin Grant in 2023. It is part of the Dublin Canvas public art project, which commissions artists to…
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iMONELLI AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANTThe name iMonelli (pronounced ee-moh-nelly) is an Italian term. It translates to English as "the rascals," "the scamps," or, more affectionately, "the cheeky…
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KEVIN STREET COLLEGEA personal look at the history of Kevin Street College. From the "university envy" and vandalised foam panels of 1968 to a career at Microsoft and Ericsson,… KILLINEY RAILWAY STATIONThe station's defining feature is its position, nestled into the cliffside overlooking the sweeping curve of Killiney Bay. The platforms and connecting…
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LEHAUNSTOWN LANE 31 MARCH 2024As soon as the Greenline Luas Tram service was extended to service the Cherrywood area I have visited Lehaunstown Lane every few months and for years but… LENA AT PORTOBELLOLena opened its doors in early 2025, shifting the focus from the fine dining of Locks to a more casual, "neighbourhood Italian" concept. The menu is structured… LOVE LANE RESTORATIONThe installation's history is one of ongoing renewal. In June 2018, it underwent its first major revamp, also led by Doran, which incorporated new tiles… LOVE THE LANEShe landscape of Dublin’s street art is shifting as the iconic Love Lane in Crampton Court receives a permanent tiled makeover, while the lanes parallel to Aston… LUAS VIADUCT AT SANDYFORDThe flyover shown in my photographs is a significant piece of engineering on the Luas Green Line. Technically a viaduct, this large bridge structure serves a…
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MARCH 2024 VISIT TO TULLY CHURCHYARDThe site's ecclesiastical importance dates back to the 1st Millennium AD, as recorded in early literature by its Irish name, Tulach na nEpscop, which translates… MILL LANEA frustrating photography session at Mill Lane, Palmerstown, reveals ongoing bugs in the Leica Q3 Firmware 4.0.0. Explore the history of this beautiful… MILLTOWN TRAM STOPThe Milltown Luas stop is a key element of Dublin's light rail tram system, serving the Milltown area and the southern parts of Dartry. MISTER SCREEN 2016Mr. Screen stands as a monument to all of these lost spaces, a bronze reminder of a time when going to the movies was a grand, ushered ceremony. MY NOVEMBER 2025 VISIT TO TULLY PARKThe abstract "residential areas" under construction in 2023 are now formally defined residential neighbourhoods with legal addresses. The developer (Quintain,…
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NATIONAL WAR MEMORIALExplore the history of Dublin's National War Memorial Gardens, from their years as a neglected dump to their restoration as a national landmark. Discover the…
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PUBS AND RESTAURANTSPhotographs of Southside Pubs, Restaurants and Hotels. All images provided by William Murphy
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ROEBUCK AREADiscover the history of the Roebuck area in Dublin 14, a prestigious residential district nestled between Clonskeagh and Dundrum. This guide explores why many…
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SANDYFORD LUAS TRAM STOPThe stop is situated on Blackthorn Avenue. It opened on 30 June 2004, serving as the original southern terminus for the Green Line for six years. In 2010, the… SEPTEMBER 2023 VISITWhen I photographed the Cherrywood Area in September 2023 I found it very difficult to determine/name the exact locations and their extent/boundaries. So while…
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TEMPLE BAR SESSION ONEExploring the subtle differences between the Sony A1 II and Sony A7RV on the streets of Dublin. From sensor dust resistance to the colour science of the BIONZ… TEMPLE BAR SESSION TWOExploring the subtle differences between the Sony A1 II and Sony A7RV on the streets of Dublin. From sensor dust resistance to the colour science of the BIONZ… THE HIGH CROSS IN THE BISHOPS FIELDThis is a 12th-century granite high cross, measuring approximately 2.2 metres in height. It is in a heavily weathered and damaged condition, and is notably… THE LAUGHANSTOWN TRAM STOP AND NEARBYSince my last visit I have observed a significant amount of change in the area near the Luas Tram Stop, and have many questions that touch on the history,… THE LAUGHANSTOWN TRAM STOP AND NEARBYSince my last visit I have observed a significant amount of change in the area near the Luas Tram Stop, and have many questions that touch on the history,… THE POND IN BLACKROCK PARKExplore the history of the Blackrock Park pond, from its 1870s origins as a land reclamation project to its time as a vibrant 1970s concert venue. Discover why… THE ROADSIDE HIGH CROSS LAUGHANSTOWNStanding along the laneway just northwest of the church, this is a 10th-century granite ringed cross. It is set upon a tall, massive stone plinth, which is its… THOMAS O'LEARYDiscover the history behind the monument to Captain Thomas O’Leary (Tomás Ó Laoghaire) on the old Tranquilla Convent wall on Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin, which… TRIPLE INFINITY BY JOAN WALSH-SMITHThe artist listed on the plaque, Joan Smith, is Joan Walsh-Smith OAM. She is an Irish-born sculptor who works collaboratively with her husband, Charles Smith… TULLY CHURCH AND GRAVEYARDThe site's ecclesiastical importance dates back to the 1st Millennium AD, as recorded in early literature by its Irish name, Tulach na nEpscop, which translates…
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WILL THE LEHAUNSTOWN LANE SURVIVEA recent visit to the Laughanstown Luas stop reveals a significant transformation. The area is at the heart of one of Dublin's largest-ever development… WOODBROOK TRAIN STATIONThe station, the 147th on the Irish Rail network, provides a significant boost to local connectivity. It is served by up to 191 DART services every weekday,…
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