DUNDRUM TRAM STOP
Many years ago I decided to switch from using Canon DSLRs to Sony E-Mount Mirrorless and as part of the process I obtained a Metabones adapter which is now very old. Anyway I have a Canon Mount Sigma 24-105mm F4 lens which I still use with my Canon 5D MkIII so today I decided to see how well it would work with my Sony A7RV and, ignoring some problems, it performed well so I have decided not to purchase a Sony FE 24-105mm lens.
The Dundrum Luas stop, located in South Dublin, is a key point on the Luas Green Line, a light rail system that largely reuses the alignment of the historic Harcourt Street railway line. This station, which originally opened as a heavy rail station in 1854 and closed in 1958 before being revitalized with the Luas in 2004, is known for its accessibility and features like sheltered benches, ticket machines, and digital displays. It also offers a 24/7 Cycle and Ride Facility with bike lockers and racks, and is well-connected to various Dublin Bus routes. The old station building, with its distinctive colonnade, has been restored and now houses retail shops.
A prominent and attractive feature near the Dundrum Luas stop is the William Dargan Bridge. This impressive 162-meter long, cable-stayed bridge carries the Luas Green Line over the busy Taney Road junction, where the R112 and R117 regional roads intersect, and also crosses the Slang River. Designed by Roughan & O'Donovan and costing approximately €11 million, it was completed in 2002 and officially opened in 2004.
The bridge is named in honor of William Dargan (1799-1867), a pivotal 19th-century Irish engineer who was instrumental in developing Ireland's railway network, including the original Harcourt Street railway line. His legacy is also recognized with a statue in front of the National Gallery of Ireland, which he largely funded.
The William Dargan Bridge is considered an architectural and engineering achievement due to its striking design. It features a 50-meter tall, inverted-Y shaped reinforced concrete pylon from which 13 pairs of high-tensile steel cables support the bridge's slim, elegantly curved, prestressed concrete deck. The main span of the bridge is 108.5 meters. The asymmetrical design and the single pylon were chosen to minimize disruption to traffic during its construction, avoiding the need for piers directly in the busy junction.
The bridge has become a significant landmark in Dundrum, standing out in an area with predominantly low-rise buildings. Its modern design is seen as symbolic of the regeneration of the former railway corridor for modern public transport and has received awards, including the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) President's Award for Excellence and the Irish Concrete Society (ICS) Infrastructural Category Award.
The Dundrum Luas stop, located in South Dublin, is a key point on the Luas Green Line, a light rail system that largely reuses the alignment of the historic Harcourt Street railway line. This station, which originally opened as a heavy rail station in 1854 and closed in 1958 before being revitalized with the Luas in 2004, is known for its accessibility and features like sheltered benches, ticket machines, and digital displays. It also offers a 24/7 Cycle and Ride Facility with bike lockers and racks, and is well-connected to various Dublin Bus routes. The old station building, with its distinctive colonnade, has been restored and now houses retail shops.
A prominent and attractive feature near the Dundrum Luas stop is the William Dargan Bridge. This impressive 162-meter long, cable-stayed bridge carries the Luas Green Line over the busy Taney Road junction, where the R112 and R117 regional roads intersect, and also crosses the Slang River. Designed by Roughan & O'Donovan and costing approximately €11 million, it was completed in 2002 and officially opened in 2004.
The bridge is named in honor of William Dargan (1799-1867), a pivotal 19th-century Irish engineer who was instrumental in developing Ireland's railway network, including the original Harcourt Street railway line. His legacy is also recognized with a statue in front of the National Gallery of Ireland, which he largely funded.
The William Dargan Bridge is considered an architectural and engineering achievement due to its striking design. It features a 50-meter tall, inverted-Y shaped reinforced concrete pylon from which 13 pairs of high-tensile steel cables support the bridge's slim, elegantly curved, prestressed concrete deck. The main span of the bridge is 108.5 meters. The asymmetrical design and the single pylon were chosen to minimize disruption to traffic during its construction, avoiding the need for piers directly in the busy junction.
The bridge has become a significant landmark in Dundrum, standing out in an area with predominantly low-rise buildings. Its modern design is seen as symbolic of the regeneration of the former railway corridor for modern public transport and has received awards, including the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) President's Award for Excellence and the Irish Concrete Society (ICS) Infrastructural Category Award.