Dún Laoghaire town and its immediate districts have a slightly larger population than Kilkenny city according to the 2016 census.…
The Duke, Daniel O’Connell, the yacht club and Francis Bacon’s lover
Francis Bacon, the world renowned artist once dismissed by Margaret Thatcher as “the man who paints those dreadful pictures,” was…
Roger Casement is home
One hundred and five years after his execution, Roger Casement is home. Mark Richards’s statue of the renowned diplomat, humanitarian,…
Last Corner Shop re-opens under new management
In late September 2021, Dún Laoghaire was hit by a bombshell. John Hyland, who had traded in Upper Georges Street…
The Enduring Magic of the Foghorn
“Nothing was moving. Not even a piece of paper. The trees were pretending to be dead and the foghorn kept…
Stillorgan Bowl RIP
There is something very eery about looking at the shell of a partially demolished building. It’s a stark reminder of…
Tales from Killiney Hill
Killiney Hill Park was a private estate until June 20, 1887. On that day, Prince Albert Victor opened Victoria Park…
The Rite of Spring: East Pier arrivals and departures
On a glorious spring morning during a late morning walk on the East Pier, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, to…
A Main Street named after a Monarch
Kingstown was formally renamed Dún Laoghaire in 1920. Despite efforts to change it over the years, its main street is…
The Mystery of the Dalkey Metal Man
A sailor watches over Dalkey Island from his perch on Nerano Road. He is not an actual sailor, but a…