In the next few days, after an absence of a few weeks, we will resume our study of Dublin with a series of posts, talks, tours and quizes. We have several quizes lined up, on different themes of history and architecture (and history and architecture combined) as well as guided tours and discussions. But… Read More Dublin’s Egyptian Glory…. The newest quiz, from Hidden Dublin tours.
Here, slightly later than advertised, are the answers to the great Dublin street scape quiz, along with a few choice pieces of information on some of our featured Dublin buildings… The prize for this quiz was a pair or family ticket to any Dublin Decoded walking tour. Just one quick word of warning, obviously, if… Read More Answers to the Dublin street-scape Quiz (could you name 5 from 5?)
photo credit, Con O’Donoghue. (copyright 2012) Saint Audoen’s is ancient in origin. A church dedicated to St Collum Cile stood here in the early Christian era. It was re-founded in the early Norman period, and re-dedicated, this time to Saint “Audoen” Despite centuries of religious turmoil and war in Ireland, it has not… Read More The Portlester Tomb, Saint Audoen’s Church, Dublin.
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