Category Archives: Dublin
Coastal Walks: Dublin on its bay.
When my students ask for recommendations, for weekend activities, I often remind them that Dublin is on a bay, and encourage them to take advantage of that fact, every weekend or evening when the weather is good enough. The South Bull Wall, above. North
Coastal Walks: Dublin on its bay.
When my students ask for recommendations, for weekend activities, I often remind them that Dublin is on a bay, and encourage them to take advantage of that fact, every weekend or evening when the weather is good enough. The South Bull Wall, above. North
Exciting times… and a new start.
It has been the maddest few weeks of work for a very long time… For many years now I have run cultural programs for schools and colleges, or led one-off tours for schools and language schools, of history or art
Exciting times… and a new start.
It has been the maddest few weeks of work for a very long time… For many years now I have run cultural programs for schools and colleges, or led one-off tours for schools and language schools, of history or art
Plaques, gargoyles and granite shop fronts.
Some snaps and details from a recent walking tour (April 13th) with architectural historian & expert in 18th Century Dublin shops, Sarah Foster. Unfortunately the day was a cold and grey, so forgive the dull light. Some of these details (like the gargoyle above) Sarah pointed
Plaques, gargoyles and granite shop fronts.
Some snaps and details from a recent walking tour (April 13th) with architectural historian & expert in 18th Century Dublin shops, Sarah Foster. Unfortunately the day was a cold and grey, so forgive the dull light. Some of these details (like the gargoyle above) Sarah pointed
from Sea to shining Sea, a picture walk, on Howth head.
On of the best walks near Dublin is the circumnavigation of the Howth peninsula. I love to do the entire 360 circuit, and prefer it anti-clockwise, if you like, as you begin on the south-facing side and so catch more sun. Just leave the car
from Sea to shining Sea, a picture walk, on Howth head.
On of the best walks near Dublin is the circumnavigation of the Howth peninsula. I love to do the entire 360 circuit, and prefer it anti-clockwise, if you like, as you begin on the south-facing side and so catch more sun. Just leave the car
a shorter photo essay- Four Courts to Green St & around.
This is the companion photo essay to the recent Pearse St post. http://arranqhenderson.com/2013/02/20/autumn-when-dublin-comes-to-life-a-little-picture-essay-of-pearse-st/ This walk took place on the same Open House weekend. And our little gathering of arcitectural and social history afficianados were led by the same guide, the excellent
a shorter photo essay- Four Courts to Green St & around.
This is the companion photo essay to the recent Pearse St post. http://arranqhenderson.com/2013/02/20/autumn-when-dublin-comes-to-life-a-little-picture-essay-of-pearse-st/ This walk took place on the same Open House weekend. And our little gathering of arcitectural and social history afficianados were led by the same guide, the excellent
Custom-made Beauty. – Power, genius and intrigue, in 18th century Dublin.
I recently posted on an event that runs in Dublin November each year called Open House, dedicated to architecture by helping to educate and inform us all about the history and practice of that great art, and by giving the
Custom-made Beauty. – Power, genius and intrigue, in 18th century Dublin.
I recently posted on an event that runs in Dublin November each year called Open House, dedicated to architecture by helping to educate and inform us all about the history and practice of that great art, and by giving the
Autumn, when Dublin comes to Life. a little picture essay of Pearse St.
every autumn, there are two wonderful events in Dublin. The first, in September is called “Culture Night” which is pretty self-explanatory but covers all the arts. The second event is called “Open House”. It aims to interest and engage and give
Autumn, when Dublin comes to Life. a little picture essay of Pearse St.
every autumn, there are two wonderful events in Dublin. The first, in September is called “Culture Night” which is pretty self-explanatory but covers all the arts. The second event is called “Open House”. It aims to interest and engage and give
Saint Patricks Tour, 3- a shorter post
Last week we covered the history and foundation of Dublin’s cathedral of Saint Patrick’s, a long, immense, complex web of religious and civil politics, spanning from early “Celtic era” saints, to Viking warriors; from Plantagenet kings to Norman archbishops. Congratulations
Saint Patricks Tour, 3- a shorter post
Last week we covered the history and foundation of Dublin’s cathedral of Saint Patrick’s, a long, immense, complex web of religious and civil politics, spanning from early “Celtic era” saints, to Viking warriors; from Plantagenet kings to Norman archbishops. Congratulations
The Origins of Saint Patricks cathedral.
Health Warning: This post is intended as a history resource and contains a Lot of information. You’ve been warned ! Important Note 2: Note on photography, maps, and image credits. all photographs in this article are by the author, unless otherwise noted.
The Origins of Saint Patricks cathedral.
Health Warning: This post is intended as a history resource and contains a Lot of information. You’ve been warned ! Important Note 2: Note on photography, maps, and image credits. all photographs in this article are by the author, unless otherwise noted.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, my favourite place in the world.
As an architecture and history obsessive, I often discuss with my students their favorite Dublin visits and “sights”. The great medieval Cathedral of Saint Patrick’s came up in class conversation the other day. I was a little mystified, not to
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, my favourite place in the world.
As an architecture and history obsessive, I often discuss with my students their favorite Dublin visits and “sights”. The great medieval Cathedral of Saint Patrick’s came up in class conversation the other day. I was a little mystified, not to
