A sudden turnout of six Dublin Fire Brigade appliances at the Ha'penny Bridge offers a clear look into city-centre emergency protocols, fend-off positioning, and how rapid-response false alarms are handled along the Liffey.
Widely reported as a miraculous escape for local residents given the scale of destruction, the incident remains one of the most dramatic residential blasts in south Dublin's recent history.
The Incident
This series of photographs captures the aftermath of a devastating domestic gas explosion at St Anne’s Square in Blackrock, County Dublin, which occurred on the afternoon of Friday, 13 March 2009.
Widely reported as a miraculous escape for local residents given the scale of destruction, the incident remains one of the most dramatic residential blasts in south Dublin's recent history.
The Incident
Carlow Town, nestled on the banks of the River Barrow in the southeast of Ireland, is a captivating blend of history and contemporary charm
Widely reported as a miraculous escape for local residents given the scale of destruction, the incident remains one of the most dramatic residential blasts in south Dublin's recent history.
The Incident
Photographed in 2009 with its 1895 date plaque, Dublin's Bernard Shaw pub on South Richmond Street appeared to be an old Victorian pub, but was a modern 2006 creation. Following demolition, its complete relocation to Cross Guns Bridge highlights the commercial branding of contemporary pub culture.
