THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
The Urban Cartographer's Dublin Streets Project
SAND CASTLES 30 AUGUST 2021
A retrospective look at the 2021 Dublin Castle sand sculpture exhibition, captured on the unique Foveon-powered Sigma DP1 Quattro. This article explores the…
MANOR STREET PIGEON HOUSE
Discover what happened to Stoneybatter's infamous "Pigeon House" at 30 Manor Street. Read about its 2024 sale, recent demolition, future development plans, and…
THE GRANGEGORMAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
A comprehensive review of the TU Dublin Grangegorman campus development in 2026. Examining the historical masterplan, the persistent relocation delays facing…
CHILDREN OF LIR
Discover the history and symbolism of Dublin's Garden of Remembrance and its iconic Children of Lir sculpture. Explore how international visitors and local…
A DAY IN THE LIFE
A rainy June Bank Holiday in Dublin forces a shift in plans for *The Urban Cartographer*. Exploring the city's changing architecture and extreme weather…
THE KITTYWAKE LEGACY
Discover the fascinating history of the Lightship Kittiwake and the developer plans to turn her into a Dublin restaurant. Learn why Irish Lights retired its…
THREE MISSING BEARS
Discover the true story behind Patrick O’Reilly’s iconic bronze bears. Once a beloved fixture of Dublin’s Point Village, the "Three Bears One Gig No Porridge"…
DUBLIN DOCKLANDS AUGUST 2009
A retrospective look at the transformation of the Dublin Docklands in August 2009. Correcting a camera metadata error reveals a fleeting snapshot of Santiago…
THE WATCHERS ON ABBEY STREET 2009
A look back at the 2009 Abbey Street protests in Dublin, exploring the controversial history of Scientology in Ireland, global hostility toward the group, and…
VIADUCT WALKWAY
Discover the architectural beauty and cultural significance of the historic Balbriggan Railway Viaduct. Explore how this 1843 landmark compares to the famous…
BALLBRIGGAN VIADUCT
Completed circa 1843, the viaduct stands as a definitive feature of the Balbriggan skyline. Carrying the busy Dublin-to-Belfast railway line, it rises with…
