DUBLIN SOUTHSIDE PRESENTED BY THE URBAN CARTOGRAPHER 21/06/2026, 14:56

What 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…

Explore 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…

Discover Booterstown Nature Reserve, a unique saltmarsh sanctuary in South Dublin. Located adjacent to Booterstown DART station, this UNESCO Dublin Bay…

Explore 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…

Explore 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…

A frustrating photography session at Mill Lane, Palmerstown, reveals ongoing bugs in the Leica Q3 Firmware 4.0.0. Explore the history of this beautiful…

Discover the history of the Roebuck area in Dublin 14, a prestigious residential district nestled between Clonskeagh and Dundrum. This guide explores why many…

Public transport in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a multi-modal system undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. While recent improvements…

All types and forms of public art including monuments and memorials

Photographs of Southside Pubs, Restaurants and Hotels. All images provided by William Murphy

he 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…

The 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…

A 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,…

Exploring 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…

Exploring 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…

Discover 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.…

Mr. 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.

Trace 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…