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CLONTARF GARAGE 2017 LEGACY PHOTO COLLECTION

November 22, 2024 by infomatique

PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM MURPHY


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Clontarf Garage is more than just a place where buses park overnight. It’s a landmark with a rich history intertwined with the development of public transport in Dublin.

Here’s what I’ve found about Clontarf Garage:

Early beginnings: The garage was originally built as a tram depot in the late 19th century (between 1870 and 1880, according to the Buildings of Ireland records). This was during the era of horse-drawn trams, and the building would have housed and serviced these early forms of public transport.

Electrification and modernisation: With the electrification of the tram lines in the late 1890s and early 1900s, Clontarf Garage would have undergone modifications to accommodate the new electric trams. This likely included the installation of electrical infrastructure, such as the transformer we discussed elsewhere [also featured in one of this set of images].

Transition to buses: As trams gradually gave way to buses in the mid-20th century, the garage transitioned into its current role as a bus depot. It continues to serve as an important hub for Dublin Bus operations today.

Architectural significance: Clontarf Garage is a listed building, recognised for its historical and architectural significance. It stands as a reminder of the evolution of public transport in Dublin and the city’s industrial heritage.

Key features and facts:

Officially named “Dublin Bus Clontarf Garage”
Located at 239-243 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3
Registered with the Buildings of Ireland (Reg No. 50030113)
Serves as a depot for Dublin Bus, housing and maintaining buses
Historically significant as a former tram depot
Beyond the practical: Clontarf Garage is more than just a functional building. It’s a landmark in the local community and a symbol of how transport has shaped the development of Clontarf. It’s also a place where generations of Dublin Bus drivers and staff have worked, contributing to the city’s transport network.


Filed Under: 2017 Legacy Photo Collection, By William Murphy, Clontarf Road, Infomatique, Public Transport, William Murphy Tagged With: #excellentstreetimages.com, #streetphotos.gallery, architecture, Buildings of Ireland, bus garage, Clontarf, Clontarf Road, Dublin, Dublin Bus, historical significance, history, industrial heritage, Infomatique, listed building, Public Transport, Sony A7RII, tram depot, Transport Hub, William Murphy

THE NEW BUS PLAZA THAT I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT

August 13, 2023 by infomatique

AT LIFFEY VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE


I started out with the intention of visiting Chapelizod today and got the the G2 bus instead of the 26. I knew that the 26 served Chapelizod on it way to Liffey Valley but I missed the 26 by about two minutes and the G2 which goes to Liffey Valley arrived a few minutes later so I boarded it. Much to my surprise it took a very long time to get to Liffey Valley and did not pass through Chapelizod. I was even more surprised to discover that there was a major transport hub at the shopping centre.

In February 2023 The National Transport Authority (NTA) today unveiled a new, €20m bus plaza facility at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre as part of the BusConnects programme being rolled out across the city.

The new bus plaza, 100 feet from the front entrance of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, provides a new hub for bus services connecting south and west Dublin, north Kildare and the city centre.

The opening of the new bus plaza will support a 75% increase in bus services. The revised network will see the number of buses increase from 12 buses per hour per direction to 21. Bus services to the city centre are also expected to increase by 50%.

Six bus routes will terminate at the new hub. This includes the “G-Spine” route G2, orbital routes S4, W2, radials 80, and local routes L51 and 53. Located near the N4 footbridge, the bus plaza will also enable easy access to all “C-Spine” routes as well as to orbital route W5 and local route 52.


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Filed Under: Bus Plaza, Liffey Valley, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Transport Hub Tagged With: €20m bus plaza facility, 26 Bus, BusConnects programme, Dublin Bus, Fotonique, FX30, G2, Infomatique, Ireland, Liffey Valley, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, North Kildare, Public Transport, Sony, South Dublin, West Dublin, William Murphy

RANDOM IMAGES OF DUBLIN BUS BUSES

August 4, 2023 by infomatique

PUBLIC TRANSPORT AT BROADSTONE


Dublin Bus is the largest bus operator in Dublin, Ireland. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), the national transport company of Ireland. Dublin Bus operates over 136 routes throughout the city and its suburbs, carrying over 138 million passengers in 2019.

The company was founded in 1987, following the merger of two previous bus companies, Dublin United Transport and National Bus Company (Dublin). Dublin Bus operates a fleet of over 1,000 buses, which are all low-floor and wheelchair accessible. The buses are also equipped with Wi-Fi, making them a convenient and comfortable way to travel around Dublin.


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Filed Under: Broadstone, Dublin Bus, Public Transport Tagged With: 70-200mm Lens, Broadstone, Constitution Hill, Dublin Bus, Fotonique, FX30, Grangegorman, Infomatique, Public Transport, Sony, William Murphy

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