BELFAST MAY 2017
Extracts from the 2017 photo catalogue which was created and published by William Murphy
20-24 BOLTON STREET
This is what the site, once a Texaco Service Station, looked like in May 2017 when BSS Bolton Street Services were based there.
GOLDENBRIDGE CEMETERY
In May 2017, this historic Dublin cemetery reopened its gates, offering new family burial plots for the first time in nearly 150 years. Prior to this, access…
DUBBER CROSS
In May 2017 I decided to get a bus at random and see where it brought me. I ended up at a place known as Dubber Cross near Charlestown Shopping Centre which is…
GLOBAL MENU
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ST ANTHONY'S CHURCH
Many are familiar with Saint Anthony’s Church on Clontarf Road, but fewer realise that the current parish church is actually situated behind an older building,…
BY HERBERT SIMMS
Herbert George Simms (1898-1948) was a prominent Irish architect who left an indelible mark on Dublin's urban landscape.
BY CLAIRE O'HAGAN
By the way, the artist Claire O'Hagan is doing some really interesting things now with oil painting, exploring themes around the body and feminism.
PUMPING STATION
Not just a pumping station: This building, located at the junction of Vernon Avenue and Clontarf Road, actually houses three things:
BY ELLEN WEBB
As a traveller of public transport daily, I would love to see this artwork in a place that many buses pass by
FREESTANDING TRANSFORMER
I delayed publishing this series of photographs as I could not determine what this structure actually was.
THE MAOI SCULPTURE
It was presented to the City of Dublin by the Government of Chile in November 2004 as a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange between the two nations.
CLONTARF BATHS
The Clontarf Baths have a long and interesting history. Built in 1864, they were originally known as the Clontarf Baths and Assembly Rooms. They were popular…
CLONTARF PIER
Clontarf Boat Slipway, which is a popular spot for launching small boats and kayaks, and also for swimming! It's located right by the Clontarf Yacht & Boat…
WIND SAIL SCULPTURE
As you stroll along the promenade, you'll encounter the striking "Wind Sail Sculpture", created by Derry-born artist Eamon O'Doherty in 1988. Sadly, O'Doherty…
CLONTARF GARAGE
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…
ARTIST UNKNOWN
I stumbled upon this lovely painted cabinet in Clontarf, and it turns out there's a story behind it! A local gentleman told me it was painted by a young…
BY KAT ENNIS - UPDATE
This painted utility box can be found on Conquer Hill, along Clontarf Road in Dublin 3. It offers a unique perspective on the coastal landscape, capturing the…
CAPTAIN NEMO
Onboard Nautilus with Captain Nemo Looking at the box from the street we have continuation/connection to the sea, bay and sailing yachts, while looking at the…
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KILKENNY MAY 2017
Kilkenny, a charming medieval city in southeast Ireland, boasts a wealth of historical sites, including St. John's Cemetery. This ancient burial ground, located…
MOUNT JEROME CEMETERY
The use of "v" instead of "u" in inscriptions on older cemeteries and graveyards in Britain and Ireland is linked to historical changes in the English language
