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AREA IMMEDIATE TO HAROLD'S CROSS BRIDGEHarold's Cross is a bustling residential area known for its blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. It boasts numerous cafes, bars, and green spaces,… ARTISTIC TILESA stunning installation of Irish bird images on tiles by the renowned artist Killian Mullarney has become a celebrated feature of the pocket park on Wolfe Tone…
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FAMINE MEMORIAL IN MULLINGARLocated on The Square at the eastern end of Dominick Street, Mullingar's primary memorial to the Great Famine is a poignant sculpture by Gerard Leslie, erected… FROM TELESCOPES TO DERAILLEURSIt started with a photograph of a fallen soldier of commerce. The boarded-up premises of the Cycle Clinic on Canal Road, a familiar sight for many Dublin…
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GATE DECORATED BY JULIETTE VIODEThis is not recent as I have photographed it a number of times but, until today, I had noticed that it was signed by Juliette Viode and that surprised as I can… GHOST BIKE MEMORIALAlong the Grand Canal, near the Charlemont Luas stop, a ghost bike stands as a silent, poignant sentinel. Painted stark white, it's a memorial to a cyclist… GLASNEVIN CEMETERY IS HUGEGlasnevin Cemetery is a Mover and Shaker of Irish history. Established in 1832, it stands today as Ireland's largest non-denominational cemetery, a vast…
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JURASSIC GREEN BY SHANE HAThe "Jurassic Green" street art on the traffic light control box outside Adam's Showrooms on St Stephen's Green is the work of Dublin-based artist Shane Ha.
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KILLINEY BAYKilliney Bay is distinct from Killiney Beach, although the two are directly related. Killiney Bay is the large, crescent-shaped body of water, while Killiney… KILLINEY RAILWAY STATIONThe station's defining feature is its position, nestled into the cliffside overlooking the sweeping curve of Killiney Bay. The platforms and connecting…
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LUIJI MALONES IS BEING REFURBISHEDThe recent refurbishment of the former Luigi Malones restaurant on Cecilia Street in Temple Bar has sparked curiosity, particularly as the well-known branding…
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MULLINGAR CATHEDRALThe Cathedral of Christ the King is a magnificent and prominent landmark in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Dominating the town's skyline, this Roman Catholic… MULLINGAR COUNTY WESTMEATHMullingar takes its English name from the Irish An Muileann gCearr, usually translated "the left‑hand" or "wry mill", a reference to a local mill whose rotation…
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PAINT-A-BOX ART BY MMAGSWASHEREPersistence pays off! After further investigation, I can reveal the solution. The official title for the currency-themed piece is ‘The Custom House Stamped in… PROJECT ASH CONSISTS OF TWO NEW HOTELSThis project is a story of significant international investment. Led by Irish developer Marlet Property Group, the finished hotels will be owned by Starwood… PUNK PIGEONS ON MANOR STREETThe artwork is inspired by a complex local story. A nearby house at 30 Manor Street became informally known as the "Pigeon House" due to a resident who…
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RANDOM IMAGES OF MULLINGARThe settlement grew where the River Brosna could be forded and around an early monastic site at Lynn. From the 12th and 13th centuries the Normans established a…
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SCULPTURE BY RICHIE CLARKEThe notices, the utility cabinet and the flag poles are distracting to such a degree that I found them annoying so I published two versions of the photograph… SPANISH NATIONAL HOLIDAYThe city centre offered a curious and wonderful sight this evening. Alighting from the Luas at Dominick Street, I was greeted by an unexpected splash of Spanish… ST STEPHEN'S GREEN IS NICE IN OCTOBERSt Stephen's Green in October is a picturesque Victorian public park that serves as an essential green oasis in the heart of Dublin's bustling city centre. The… SWAN WAITING TO BE FEDIreland is home to a native swan species and plays host to two migratory species that grace its wetlands during the winter months. While feeding these elegant…
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THE CHILDREN OF LIRDublin's Garden of Remembrance, a site of quiet contemplation and national pride, is a poignant memorial to those who sacrificed their lives for Irish freedom.… THE PIGEON HOUSE - THE LONG STORYThe story of the pigeon house is a compelling case study of modern city life. It captures the tensions that arise when personal eccentricity meets community… THE RAILWAY STATIONMullingar's railway station, a vital transport hub in County Westmeath, boasts a rich history stretching back to the mid-19th century. THE TWILFIT HOUSE PREMIER INNTwilfit (a play on “it will fit”) was a world-famous corset brand manufactured by Leethems, an underwear company from Portsmouth in the UK. TRAIN STATION IN MULLINGARLocated within the precincts of Mullingar's historic railway station is a Marian Statue, a testament to the faith of the railway workers who erected it. This… TU EAST QUADThe East Quad is strategically located at the entrance to the Grangorman campus, directly accessible from the Broadstone LUAS stop. It is designed to…
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WAS THE CENTRAL NOW THE HOXTONThe core of the project involved a joint venture between Deutsche Finance International (DFI), a pan-European private equity investor, and BCP Capital, a… WINDSOR TERRACE IN PORTOBELLOWindsor Terrace, nestled in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Portobello district, is a handsome Victorian streetscape offering picturesque views of the Grand… WOODBROOK TRAIN STATIONThe station, the 147th on the Irish Rail network, provides a significant boost to local connectivity. It is served by up to 191 DART services every weekday,…
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