Dún Laoghaire town and its immediate districts have a slightly larger population than Kilkenny city according to the 2016 census. … More

Francis Bacon, the world renowned artist once dismissed by Margaret Thatcher as “the man who paints those dreadful pictures,” was … More

One hundred and five years after his execution, Roger Casement is home. Mark Richards’s statue of the renowned diplomat, humanitarian, … More

In late September 2021, Dún Laoghaire was hit by a bombshell. John Hyland, who had traded in Upper Georges Street … More

“Nothing was moving. Not even a piece of paper. The trees were pretending to be dead and the foghorn kept … More

There is something very eery about looking at the shell of a partially demolished building. It’s a stark reminder of … More

Killiney Hill Park was a private estate until June 20, 1887. On that day, Prince Albert Victor opened Victoria Park … More

On a glorious spring morning during a late morning walk on the East Pier, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, to … More

Kingstown was formally renamed Dún Laoghaire in 1920. Despite efforts to change it over the years, its main street is … More

A sailor watches over Dalkey Island from his perch on Nerano Road. He is not an actual sailor, but a … More