WELLINGTON OBELISK
The Wellington Monument in Phoenix Park, a towering obelisk marking the Dublin skyline, stands as a somewhat ironic tribute to Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of…
SEPTEMBER 2024 PHOTO CATALOG
PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM MURPHY
OCTOBER 2024 PHOTO CATALOG
PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM MURPHY
FLOWER GARDEN
Nestled within Phoenix Park, the People's Flower Garden is a beautifully manicured Victorian garden spanning 9 hectares. Originally known as the Promenade…
NOVEMBER 2024 PHOTO CATALOG
PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM MURPHY
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THE OLD BANDSTAND
Despite its years of neglect, the Bushy Park bandstand is not forgotten. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in its potential, with plans for its…
BUSHY PARK
Bushy Park is a large public park located in Terenure, Dublin, Ireland, bordering the River Dodder. Unlike many other urban parks which feature formal gardens,…
SALTWATER LAKE
The lake is the dominant feature within Blackrock Park, a green space managed by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Its shape is organic in outline,…
NEW PLAY AREA
In late 2023, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council officially opened the highly anticipated adventure play space in Blackrock Park. This exciting new facility…
MARTELLO TOWER 15
Blackrock Park's landscape reveals several layers of history. A fine example of Victorian landscape design, the park features a bandstand, lake, and pavilion,…
LIFFEY PARK
Among these urban green spaces is Liffey Park, a picturesque stretch along the River Liffey that meanders through Dublin's heart. This photographic series…
WAR MEMORIAL PARK
The gardens are primarily dedicated to the memory of the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the Great War (1914-1918). However, they also honour all Irishmen who…
PHOENIX FOLLY
The Phoenix Folly draws inspiration from that 1747 monument in Phoenix Park, commissioned by the 4th Earl of Chesterfield. This column, topped with a mythical…
COPY OF A STONE TEMPLE
Santry Demesne Public Park holds within its boundaries echoes of a grand past, most notably through a replica of a once-prominent stone temple. This temple,…
