PUBLIC PARKS AND GARDENS
Dublin is renowned for its abundance of well-maintained and well-managed public parks and green spaces, offering a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of…
OCTOBER 2024 PHOTO CATALOG
PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM MURPHY
GLOBAL MENU
This section acts as a wayfinder
2017 LEGACY PHOTOS
Legacy Photo Collections provided by William Murphy
PHOTO BLOGS
A collection of Headless WordPress Sites
O'CONNELL STREET
Today, the 8th December, I walked along O'Connell Street and, using my iPhone 12 Pro Max, photographed at random and until I encountered a number of very happy…
LIBERTY HALL
The current Liberty Hall, designed by Desmond Rea O'Kelly, was built to replace an older structure that was destroyed by fire during the Irish Civil War in…
NOVEMBER 2024 PHOTO CATALOG
PHOTOGRAPHED BY WILLIAM MURPHY
HARCOURT STREET TRAM STOP
BusConnects is a significant programme by the National Transport Authority (NTA) aimed at overhauling the bus network in the Dublin Metropolitan Area. This blog…
ANNE DEVLIN SCULPTURE
The decision to erect a statue of Anne Devlin in Rathfarnham, rather than one of Robert Emmet, has been a subject of some debate. Emmet is undoubtedly a more…
BROADSTONE PLAZA
The Broadstone Luas stop is a relatively recent addition to the area, opening in late 2017 as part of the Luas Cross City project. This ambitious project…
CLOCK TOWER GRANGEGORMAN
The Clocktower Building, an enduring landmark in Dublin's Lower Grangegorman, stands as a testament to the area's rich and complex history. Originally…
VILLAGE POST OFFICE
The closure of the Rathfarnham post office can be primarily attributed to the unfortunate passing of the long-serving postmaster, Donal Bermingham .
RISK OF FLOODING
This article delves into the history of flooding in Rathfarnham Village, Dublin, specifically examining Church Lane, Woodview Cottages, and Rathfarnham Mill.…
BY COBAN WALKER
Within the serene landscape of Bushy Park stands Bushy, a captivating sculpture by Irish artist Corban Walker. Initially, the lack of clear signage led to some…
COURT HOUSE
The Court of Petty Sessions in Rathfarnham Village, a structure etched with the inscription "COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS ERECTED 1912", stands as a testament to the…
RATHFARNHAM VILLAGE
As Rathfarnham continues to evolve, it is poised to remain a vibrant and engaging destination for both residents and visitors. Its rich history, its picturesque…
THE MANOR CINEMA
On 10 May 1920, the Manor Cinema opened on Manor Street, Dublin. Managed by George Fagan, the silent films it offered had strong musical accompaniment from a…
MANOR STREET
toneybatter, once a gritty working-class neighbourhood, is now one of Dublin's trendiest spots. And right at its centre, like a main artery pumping life into…
DORSET STREET FIRE STATION
The Dorset Street Fire Station stands as a proud symbol of Dublin's architectural and social history. Its distinctive design, its vital role in community…
CHRISTMAS 2024
I have always attended a family Christmas dinner away from the city centre, but this year was different, as I was invited to a friend's house and, I must admit,…
