The former Knowles Electrical premises on George’s Street Lower makes a strong mark on the corner, with a 45-degree chamfer...
1950s
Shop – 1930s
Available now: A self-guided walking tour around some of Dublin’s 1930s highlights.
Tiles, Merrion Building, Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2+
In the context of Merrion Square and its neighbour, the Davenport Hotel, the facade of the Merrion Building might seem...
Facade/Crests, Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1+
The Dublin Bus offices on Upper O’Connell Street (constructed originally for Córas Iompair Éireann) carry a certain amount of association from...
Fuel depot, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 3+
Dublin Port is a bit of a world unto itself, a spur projecting from the city, run around the tight...
Ad Jesum per Mariam, Church of Mary Immaculate, Rathmines, Dublin 6+
Along the side of the Church of Mary Immaculate in Rathmines, there’s a shortcut through the block between Mountpleasant Avenue...
Dome, Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6+
On the stretch of Lower Rathmines Road that contains most of the urban village, there are two tall landmarks: the...
Window grille, 7/8 Dame Court, Dublin 2+
Separated from the landmark Central Hotel by Dame Court, Central Hotel Chambers (1956, McConnell & Dixon) has these lovely monogramme...
Koningsveld & Zoon, 12 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1+
It’s not in good condition, but the facade of the former Koningsveld & Zoon building is still striking above ground...
Mespil Estate, Sussex Road, Dublin 4+
The Mespil Estate seems like it might convince anyone of the merits of apartment living. It’s quiet and self-contained without...