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…
GLOBAL MENU
This section acts as a wayfinder
REALLY TALL SCULPTURE
I have fact-checked the information provided in various accounts and corrected the height of the sculpture, which is 39.3 metres, not 35.3 metres as sometimes…
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…
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,…
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
St John the Baptist Church on Clontarf Road is a Catholic church with a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
BY HERBERT SIMMS
Herbert George Simms (1898-1948) was a prominent Irish architect who left an indelible mark on Dublin's urban landscape.
PUMPING STATION
Not just a pumping station: This building, located at the junction of Vernon Avenue and Clontarf Road, actually houses three things:
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…
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…
