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SOLVING THE MMAGSWASHERE PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART RIDDLE – A CUSTOM HOUSE MYSTERY
It’s a fascinating glimpse into the world of public art, where a signature can create a mystery and an artist’s story can span continents.
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UNUSUAL SIGHTINGS NEAR DOMINICK STREET TRAM STOP – SPANISH NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, the 11th of October, presented two starkly different scenes in Dublin. One was a beautiful and authentic display of cultural heritage, and the other was an ugly and violent incident that has been rightly condemned. My initial post conflated the two, and for that, I am again very sorry. Thank you for reading this…
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THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE FEATURING THE CHILDREN OF LIR
PHOTOGRAPHED OCTOBER 12 2025 THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE FEATURING THE CHILDREN OF LIR [PHOTOGRAPHED OCTOBER 12 2025] Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance, a site of quiet contemplation and national pride, is a poignant memorial to those who sacrificed their lives for Irish freedom. Central to its design and symbolism is the magnificent bronze sculpture depicting the…
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THE NEW WOODBROOK TRAIN STATION – MY FIRST TIME TO VISIT THIS TRANSPORT FACILITY
Funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority, the station is strategically located to serve both existing residents and the new housing developments.
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THE MOXY HOTEL THE METAMORPHOSIS OF CAMDEN PALACE – CAMDEN QUAY CORK CITY
he journey of the building on Camden Quay is a remarkable microcosm of the evolving relationship between architecture, commerce, and culture. It began life as a monument to Ruskinian ideals, a physical treatise on the moral power of architecture and the nobility of handcrafted beauty. For a century, it served the city in practical commercial…
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A FEW MORE EXAMPLES OF PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART IN CORK PHOTOGRAPHED IN SEPTEMBER 2025
ALL PHOTOGRAPHS SUPPLIED BY INFOMATIQUE
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THE DEAN HOTEL IN CONTEXT AT HORHAN’S QUAY IN CORK – I HAD TO DECIDE BETWEEN THIS AND THE MOXY
The DEAN Cork is a central element of the ambitious redevelopment of Horgan’s Quay and the wider Cork Docklands, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe.
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WELLINGTON ROAD INCLUDING SIDNEY PLACE
Other notable terraces along or in the immediate vicinity of Wellington Road include Montpellier Terrace, Windsor Terrace, and St. Patrick’s Terrace,
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WEST VIEW IN COBH OR THE DECK OF CARDS IS A TOURIST ATTRACTION ON COBH – A ROW OF HOUSES ON A STEEP INCLINE
The vibrant, multi-coloured palette that defines their public image is not a preserved Victorian feature but a 20th-century evolution, driven by the rise of colour photography and the powerful feedback loop of tourism.
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FLOCK OF GEESE AND BOY BY NIALL BRUTON IN MIDLETONE
It has become a popular and interactive piece of public art, with children often seen playing amongst the bronze figures