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William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 17th October
William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Sunday, 11th October
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In July 2025, I set out to document the site once and for all. Basing myself at the Absolute Hotel, I planned a methodical walking route north towards Athlunkard Bridge, intending to trace the south-eastern bank of the Shannon along the mil…
A rainy July search along the River Shannon for the derelict Corbally open-air baths in Limerick, uncovering the hidden Red Path, old toll booths, and fading local memory.
Discover the hidden crossings of Limerick, from the faded red footbridge at Corbally Baths and the historic Guinness Bridge to Plassey’s derelict Black Bridge
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