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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

A HISTORIC STATION CONNECTING THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT

September 10, 2024 by infomatique

CARLOW TRAIN STATION



Carlow Train Station: A Historic Hub Connecting Past and Present

Carlow Train Station, situated in the heart of Carlow Town, is a vital transport link and a landmark steeped in history. The station first opened its doors in 1846, as part of the Great Southern and Western Railway’s expansion, ushering in an era of improved connectivity for the region.

Over the decades, Carlow Station has witnessed significant transformations. The original station building, a charming example of Victorian architecture, has been lovingly preserved and now houses the station’s ticket office and waiting area. The station’s platforms and facilities have also been modernised to meet the demands of 21st-century travel.

Today, Carlow Station serves as a key stop on the Dublin-Waterford intercity route, connecting the town to major cities and facilitating both commuter and leisure travel. It’s also a popular gateway for exploring the scenic beauty of County Carlow and its surroundings.

The station’s popularity remains strong, with thousands of passengers passing through its doors each year. Its central location, convenient access to local amenities, and regular train services make it an attractive option for both residents and visitors.

Whether you’re embarking on a journey to Dublin, Waterford, or simply exploring the delights of Carlow Town, Carlow Train Station is a welcoming and well-connected transport hub. It stands as a testament to the enduring importance of rail travel in Ireland and the ongoing efforts to enhance passenger experience and connectivity throughout the country.


Filed Under: 2024, By William Murphy, Carlow, Infomatique, Public Transport, Railway Station, Train Station, Trains Tagged With: A7RIV, August 2024, Carlow Town, Carlow Train Station, commuter travel, connectivity, County Carlow, Dublin-Waterford intercity route, Great Southern and Western Railway, history, Infomatique, Ireland, leisure travel, passenger experience, Public Transport, Sony, Transport Hub, Victorian architecture, William Murphy

VIDEO: DART TRAIN ARRIVING AT PEARSE STATION

June 1, 2024 by infomatique

31 MAY 2024


ALL FORMS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT


Pearse Railway Station, also known as Dublin Pearse, is a major railway station in Dublin, Ireland. Located on Westland Row in the city centre, it serves as a central hub for both commuter and intercity rail services.


Filed Under: DART, KINO, May 2024, Pearse Station, Public Transport Tagged With: 31 May 2024, Dublin, Dublin Area Rapid Transit, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Ireland, May 2024, Pearse Station, Public Transport, Transport Hub, William Murphy

AS THE BUS AND TRAM SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED IN THE CITY CENTRE

November 25, 2023 by infomatique

I WENT TO CONNOLLY STATION AND TRAVELLED BY DART


My plans on Thursday and today were disrupted so I decided that I would travel to Bray by train but I decided to get off at Sandymount Station and explore the immediate area.

When I arrived at the station it was full of vert confused travellers and tourists who had arrived in the city centre only to discover that many bus and all tram services within the city centre area had been suspended … much to the delight of local taxi drivers.

Connolly station or Dublin Connolly is one of the busiest railway stations in Dublin and Ireland, and is a focal point in the Irish route network. On the North side of the River Liffey, it provides InterCity, Enterprise and commuter services to the north, north-west, south-east and south-west. The north–south Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Luas red line light rail services also pass through the station. The station offices are the headquarters of Irish Rail, Iarnród Éireann. Opened in 1844 as Dublin Station, the ornate facade has a distinctive Italianate tower at its centre.


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Filed Under: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Connolly Station, DART, Luas, Public Transport, Train Station Tagged With: 12 pro Max, 24 November 2023, Apple iPhone, Connolly Station, DART, Dublin City Centre, Ireland, Railway Station, Street Photography, Train Station, Tram service, Tram Terminus, Transport Hub, William Murphy

LUAS TRAM STOP AT BROADSTONE AND THE ENTRANCE TO GRANGEGORMAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

April 24, 2023 by infomatique

I USED AN OLD SIGMA CAMERA


I am still experimenting with my old Sigma DP1 Quattro and today, 24 April 2023, I photographed in manual mode and underexposed as the camera was inclined to over expose despite any settings that I make.

In the “Lotus-Eaters” episode of James Joyce’s Ulysses Bloom imagines that the couple leaving the Grosvenor Hotel are “Off to the country: Broadstone probably,” and in Wandering Rocks Mr. Dudley White stands on Array Quay “undecided whether he should arrive at Phibsborough more quickly by a triple change of tram or by hailing a car or on foot through Smithfield, Constitution hill and Broadstone terminus.” Both passages refer to a railway station in the northwest part of inner Dublin, at the top of Constitution Hill between Smithfield and Phibsborough. In 1904 it served as the terminus of the Midland Great Western Railway Company, whose trains went to the west of Ireland.

Broadstone railway station was the Dublin terminus of the Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR), located in the Dublin suburb of Broadstone. The site also contained the MGWR railway works and a steam locomotive motive power depot. The Luas tram station opened at the front of the station in 2017.

It is currently the headquarters of Bus Éireann, housing most of their administration and one of their main garages.[2] Nearby on the same property is a Dublin Bus Depot.

In June 2013, Luas Cross City – a construction project which extended the Luas Green Line North from St. Stephen’s Green to Broombridge – commenced. The line, which opened to passengers on 9 December 2017, traverses the city centre on street-running track and arrives at Broadstone. It then enters into the Broadstone cutting where it continues on its own right of way. Broadstone – DIT is a Luas stop on the line. Its name refers to the fact that it was intended to be the closest stop to Dublin Institute of Technology Grangegorman campus. However, the plans were changed at a late stage, adding Grangegorman stop, which is closer to the campus. Construction of the stop involved excavating a large amount of earth from the land in front of the station, and building a road bridge over the tracks which buses can use to access the depot. The Luas stop has two lateral platforms and is in front of the station building. It was built several metres below the station in order to make it level with Constitution Hill; and a curved, white wall separates the southbound platform from the garden in front of the building. Trams approach the stop from Dominick Street Upper and continues by passing under the new bridge and turning sharply to the right, where they traverse the edge of the bus depot and enter the cutting.

A few years ago i was offered a Sigma DP1 Quattro at a very good price and while I had a bad experience with all my previous Sigma cameras I decided to accept the offer especially as the camera could produce .dng images but, as you may have guessed, there were many problems that can be really annoying. The DP1 Quattro is a fixed lens camera aimed at enthusiasts who demand the best image quality in a reasonably portable form factor. Announced in September 2014, it’s a unique camera in many respects, employing an unusually-shaped body, a fixed focal length lens and a sensor unlike any outside of Sigma’s range. It also eschews modern features we take for granted on other new cameras such as Wifi or even a movie mode. The DP1 Quattro is all about still photo quality.

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