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131 RANDOM IMAGESThe town is located on the banks of the River Liffey. Upriver are towns such as Athgarvan, Kilcullen and Blessington, while downriver are the towns of Caragh,…
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BAD LIPPSPRINGE WAYDespite the sign I couldn't find information about a physical Bad Lippspringe Way in Newbridge, Ireland. However, there's a strong connection between Newbridge… BAD LIPPSPRINGE WAYDespite the sign I couldn't find information about a physical Bad Lippspringe Way in Newbridge, Ireland. However, there's a strong connection between Newbridge… BRUSHED ROOSTERShey're great for roasting, chipping, mashing, boiling, baking, and steaming, making them a true all-rounder in the kitchen. BY ANNETTE McCORMACKIt's a life-size representation, capturing the bird's graceful form and powerful presence. The swan is depicted with its wings slightly raised, conveying a… BY HOLLY PEREIRAThere seems to be limited street art easily visible in Newbridge compared to other towns. However, there's evidence suggesting a recent surge in street art… BY HOLLY PEREIRAThere seems to be limited street art easily visible in Newbridge compared to other towns. However, there's evidence suggesting a recent surge in street art… BYRNES CROSS AREAByrne's Cross in Newbridge is primarily known as a residential area located near St. Mark's Secondary School. While there isn't much historical information…
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CHRISTMAS 2012A family member lived in Newbridge but in 2012 she decided to sell it but she invited me to spend Christmas in Newbridge before the keys were handed over to the… COFFEYS PUBAnother well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to… COFFEYS PUB 2024Another well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to… COFFEYS PUB CHRISTMAS 2012Another well-established pub with a loyal following. It's known for its friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and comfortable setting. It's a great spot to… COLLEGE PARK ROADCollege Park Road, situated in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, is likely named after the esteemed Newbridge College due to its close proximity. It connects… CONLETH'S BRIDGE 2012The current St. Conleth's Bridge, a three-arch road bridge gracing the River Liffey in Newbridge, stands as a testament to both 20th-century infrastructure… CONLETH'S BRIDGE 2012The current St. Conleth's Bridge, a three-arch road bridge gracing the River Liffey in Newbridge, stands as a testament to both 20th-century infrastructure… CONLETHS CHURCH CHRISTMAS 2012A family member lived in Newbridge but in 2012 she decided to sell it but she invited me to spend Christmas in Newbridge before the keys were handed over to the… CONLETHS CHURCH CHRISTMAS 2012A family member lived in Newbridge but in 2012 she decided to sell it but she invited me to spend Christmas in Newbridge before the keys were handed over to the…
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCEStation Road is also the address of the prominent Department of Defence complex, which serves as the headquarters for the Irish Defence Forces. This adds… DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCEStation Road is also the address of the prominent Department of Defence complex, which serves as the headquarters for the Irish Defence Forces. This adds… DERELICT HOUSETo the best of my knowledge this building has since been demolished and replaced.
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EU PECKING ORDER POSTERThe European Budgetary Pact, formally known as the Stability, Coordination and Governance Treaty, was signed on 2 March 2012 in Brussels by 25 EU Member States… EU PECKING ORDER POSTERThe European Budgetary Pact, formally known as the Stability, Coordination and Governance Treaty, was signed on 2 March 2012 in Brussels by 25 EU Member States…
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FUNNY STORYWhile I was waiting for the train a fellow passenger provided me with an interesting story associated with Newbridge station. On my return home I checked to see…
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GARRISON CHURCH 2012Following the barracks' closure, the church found a new purpose in 1927 when it was acquired by the Droichead Nua Town Commissioners and transformed into the… GARRISON CHURCH 2012Following the barracks' closure, the church found a new purpose in 1927 when it was acquired by the Droichead Nua Town Commissioners and transformed into the…
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KINGS PARKWhen I first photographed this at Christmas 2012 it was Kings Park when I revisited in August 2024 it had been rebranded as the New Kings Park
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LIFFEY LINEAR PARKI used a Sony NEX-7 and it had difficulty capturing the colours along the Liffey River and there was a tendency towards blue. LIFFEY LINEAR PARK 2024The section of the Liffey Linear Park at Newbridge offers a delightful escape into nature, right on the doorstep of the town.
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MARKET SQUARE AREAWhen I visited in August 2024 I could not determine if the upgrade of the Market Square area of the town had been completed or if it was still a work in… MC GOWANS PUBThe name change occurred in 2017 when the property was sold. The new owners, the McGowan family, decided to rebrand the pub with their own name. According to… MERRY CHRISTMASIn Ireland and the UK, "Happy Christmas" is more commonly used in spoken language. "Merry Christmas" is also used, but it's less prevalent in everyday… MY AUGUST 2024 VISIT TO…Located in County Kildare, Ireland, Newbridge enjoys a strategic location along the banks of the River Liffey. Its roots trace back to the 12th century when it…
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NEWBRIDGE COLLEGENewbridge College, also known as Coláiste Dhroichead Nua or the Dominican College Newbridge, is a co-educational, private, fee-paying secondary school in… NEWBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARYAt the heart of Newbridge, County Kildare, the Newbridge Public Library stands not only as a testament to the enduring power of books and the pursuit of… NEWBRIDGE TRAIN STATIONNewbridge Train Station, situated in County Kildare, Ireland, was opened in 1846 as part of the Great Southern and Western Railway's main line between Dublin… NEWBRIDGE TRAIN STATIONNewbridge Train Station, situated in County Kildare, Ireland, was opened in 1846 as part of the Great Southern and Western Railway's main line between Dublin… NEWBRIDGE WATER TOWERLast year a Social Democrats councillor suggested that a mural could be painted on Newbridge’s disused water tower so I decided to visit and photograph it but… NEW KINGS PARKWhen I first photographed this at Christmas 2012 it was Kings Park when I revisited in August 2024 it had been rebranded as the New Kings Park NEW KINGS PARKWhen I first photographed this at Christmas 2012 it was Kings Park when I revisited in August 2024 it had been rebranded as the New Kings Park
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OLD GARRISON CHURCHLocated on the main street in Newbridge, the Old Garrison Church stands as a testament to the town's military and spiritual heritage. Built in 1859, this Gothic… OLD GARRISON CHURCH 2024Located on the main street in Newbridge, the Old Garrison Church stands as a testament to the town's military and spiritual heritage. Built in 1859, this Gothic…
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PHOTOGRAPHED AUGUST 2024In 1939, the Patrician Brothers, a Catholic religious order, took over the school's management. This marked a shift towards an all-boys infant school, a… PHOTOGRAPHED CHRISTMAS 2012Today, Patrician Primary School is a thriving co-educational school catering for classes from 2nd to 6th. With a current enrolment of approximately 325 pupils,… PRIMARY SCHOOLPatrician Primary School, situated in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, boasts a long and rich history in the town. Originally founded in 1914 as St. Conleth's Boys…
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REAL SWANSThe increasing expectation of swans in Ireland to be fed by humans is a complex issue with both potential benefits and drawbacks. REAL SWANSThe increasing expectation of swans in Ireland to be fed by humans is a complex issue with both potential benefits and drawbacks. ROWAN TERRACECanning Place and Rowan Terrace, nestled along the banks of the River Liffey in Newbridge, might seem vulnerable to flooding due to their proximity to the…
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SAINT CONLETH'S STATUEIn August 2024 when I photographed this sculpture and garden the statue portrayed the saint with a child perched upon his shoulders, holding aloft a St… SAINT CONLETH'S STATUEIn August 2024 when I photographed this sculpture and garden the statue portrayed the saint with a child perched upon his shoulders, holding aloft a St… SAINT CONLETHS CHURCHSt. Conleth's Catholic Church stands as a testament to the deep-rooted faith and rich history of Newbridge, County Kildare. This majestic church, dedicated to… SCUPTURE OF A SWANThere is a sculpture of a Swan – Cosantóir (protector) at the entrance to the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge. STATION ROAD AUGUST 2024Station Road in Newbridge, County Kildare, is a multifaceted area that holds historical, sporting, residential, and national significance. ST CONTLETHS GARDENWithin the serene grounds of St Conleth's Church in Newbridge, a tranquil garden and a poignant statue honour Saint Conleth. The statue portrays the saint with… ST CONTLETHS GARDEN 2024Within the serene grounds of St Conleth's Church in Newbridge, a tranquil garden and a poignant statue honour Saint Conleth. The statue portrays the saint with… SWIFTS 2012Swifts quickly gained a reputation for good quality food in comfortable warm surroundings SWIFTS THEN MC GOWANSIt's true that Newbridge, like many towns and villages in Ireland, has seen a reduction in the number of pubs over the years. While this evokes nostalgia for a…
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THE NOOK 2012Sadly today we pull down the shutter of The Nook for the last time. We would like to thank our loyal customers, family & friends for the support THE RIVER LIFFEYNewbridge and the River Liffey share a deep-rooted connection that has shaped the town's history, identity, and development.
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UNUSUAL POST BOXA substantial number of post boxes in certain Dublin neighbourhoods and elsewhere in Ireland , particularly those with historical significance or less frequent…
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