THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
The Urban Cartographer's Dublin Streets Project
PHOTO DIARY
A chaotic Sunday transit delay across Dublin turns into a firmware test for the Leica Q3. Plus, a look at why Dublin street photography is shifting focus ahead…
THE LEXICON
Explore the architectural marvel and controversial history of the dlr LexIcon library at Moran Park, Dún Laoghaire. Discover how this brutalist coastal beacon…
PEOPLES PARK
Discover the history and stunning 2012 restoration of the People’s Park in Dún Laoghaire. Built in 1890 on a former granite quarry, this public Victorian…
DUN LAOGHAIRE SEAFRONT
Discover how the stunning restoration of the Dún Laoghaire Baths has revitalised Scotsman's Bay, and explore the newly launched Dún Laoghaire Harbour…
THE JOYNTS
Discover the fascinating multi-generational artistic dialogue on the Dublin coast between sculptors Dick and Rachel Joynt. This original article explores how…
BLACKROCK LINEAR PARK
Experience the beauty of the coastal linear park between Booterstown and Blackrock. This guide details the scenic walking route from Booterstown Station,…
THE POND IN BLACKROCK PARK
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…
BOOTERSTOWN NATURE RESERVE
Discover Booterstown Nature Reserve, a unique saltmarsh sanctuary in South Dublin. Located adjacent to Booterstown DART station, this UNESCO Dublin Bay…
CUT OUT PEOPLE
Discover the "Cut Out People" sculpture by Danny MacCarthy in Blackrock Park. This moving installation in the 1916 Memorial Garden commemorates the Easter…
MISTER MAGPIE
Explore the transformation of the historic Blackrock Park kiosk into the new Mr Magpie café. Learn about the building’s 19th-century origins as a park warden's…
KINGS INNS PARK
hile the Honorable Society of King's Inns is renowned as Ireland's oldest legal institution, its grounds offer a tranquil, green sanctuary in Dublin 7 that…
DAMAGED GROTTO
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Meath Street, Dublin, has undergone significant structural changes due to encroaching hotel developments. Recent damage…
MOTHER REDCAPS
An updated look at the dereliction of Mother Redcaps Tavern Market in Dublin's Liberties as of April 2026. This report explores the transition from the…
WHIRLYBIRDS
Explore the 2026 status of the Garda Air Support Unit fleet. We review the transition from the legacy EC135 T2 to the modern Airbus H135, the role of the Irish…
CORK 2026
I used both a Sony A1 II and a Leica Q3 to photograph the city of Cork in April 2026
TEMPLE BAR AT RANDOM
Discover why Temple Bar in Dublin is a tale of two cities for families. While the daytime offers cobblestone charm, street performers, and the dedicated…
AN OLD CANNON
Discover the fascinating history behind the Crimean War cannon at Dún Laoghaire's East Pier gardens. Featuring the imperial Romanov crest, this authentic 1857…
ARCHER II
Discover the history behind Niall O'Neill's iconic Archer II limestone sculpture at Newtownsmith, Dún Laoghaire, and how this beautiful coastal parkland was…
