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Fingal Postcard Series: Baldoyle

Back in February I was at the book launch of Fingal Through Old Picture Postcards, researched, compiled and written by Jacinta Judge, the senior librarian in charge of Fingal Local Studies.

The launch was at the Fingal Local Studies Department, Clonmel House, Swords and walking around the display room it became clear that the book contains only [...]

Near the Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin

Near Connolly Station, I realised that although I’d seen the new Samuel Beckett Bridge from a distance, I hadn’t crossed it, nor had I looked at it up close.

The bridge is easily recognisable, looking like a harp on its side; a national icon. I like that; it makes sense that a landmark should be easily [...]

Boats Synch at Howth’s West Pier!

On the West Pier at Howth, near Wright’s, you can see a set of rail tracks crossing from one side to the other. They disappear into a closed yard with a floor that looks like it’s made from railway sleepers.

A few days ago I was walking nearby and I spotted the usually closed gates were [...]