CHILDREN OF LIR
The sculpture by Oisín Kelly depicts the four children of Lir – Fionnuala, Aodh, Fiachra, and Conn – in their transformed state as swans, rising from the water.…
RESCUED FROM BURNING BUILDING
On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday morning, the bustling rhythm of Dublin's north inner city was shattered by the outbreak of a ferocious fire on Granby Row.…
DORSET STREET FIRE STATION
Importantly, the historic Dorset Street Fire Station building has not only survived but has been beautifully restored and is in very good condition. It is being…
SCULPTURE BY HENRY MOORE
Henry Moore's bronze sculpture, "Reclining Connected Form," created in 1969, holds a prominent position in Library Square, behind the historic Campanile at…
CHAC MOOL
Enrique Carbajal González, known by his pseudonym Sebastián, is a Mexican sculptor celebrated for his monumental public works in steel or concrete. His "Chac…
PARLIAMENT SQUARE TRINITY
The Campanile at Trinity College Dublin is an iconic and much-loved landmark, standing proudly in the centre of the Parliament Square. Completed in 1853, it was…
CACTUS PROVISOIRE BY ALEXANDER CALDER
Unlike the "red metal yokes" commonly associate with Irish towns and villages, "Cactus Provisoire" possesses a unique significance. It was specifically…
CANAL BOATS AT PORTOBELLO
In the Portobello Area of Dublin I noticed at least two canal boats or barges that appear to be permanently moored.
MOTORBIKE DESTROYED BY FIRE
On 9th July 2025, I observed a completely destroyed, burnt-out motorbike on the TU Grangegorman campus, a mere two or three minutes' walk from my flat.
GRANGEGORMAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
The Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) Grangegorman Campus is a modern, purpose-built educational facility situated in the heart of Dublin, Ireland.…
WESTERN WAY
The Western Way in Broadstone, Dublin, proved to be an interesting subject for my lens test, given its rich history. Developed around 1880, this significant…
HENDRONS
The site is currently marketed as "Development Land" by Robert Colleran. It is known that sales terms were previously agreed for a 330-bedroom student…
O'CONNELL STREET
Originally a much narrower street in the 17th century, O'Connell Street was widened in the late 18th century and renamed Sackville Street. The street as it is…