But Is It Art?

December 18, 2009

Dr Steevens’ Hospital

Dr Steevens' Hospital - Historic Dublin Hospital built in 1720

Historic Dublin Hospital - built in 1720.

December 16, 2009

Silent Memories

Soldier carving on gravestone - Arbour Hill Military Cemetery, Dublin

Gravestone Carving - Arbour Hill Military Cemetery, Dublin.

December 14, 2009

IMOMA – Irish Museum Of Modern Art

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The Royal Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin - now the Irish Museum Of Modern Art

Grand Entrance

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North Entrance - Royal Hospital, Kilmainham

Built in 1684 by Sir William Robinson as a home for retired officers. It is Ireland’s oldest public building and now houses the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

Dublin Stencil

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Iconic urban art

December 12, 2009

The Pleasures of Rowing

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Rowers meet a family of swans on the Liffey at Islandbridge, Dublin

December 11, 2009

Target

Fortified entrance to the abandoned Magazine Fort - Phoenix Park, Dublin

A Walk In The Park

Shady Path and Railings - Phoenix Park, Dublin

December 8, 2009

National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks

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National Museum Of Ireland - Collins Barracks

Built in 1702 by Thomas Burgh, Surveyor General to Queen Anne.

The picture was taken from Croppies’ Acre, a memorial to the many Irish rebels who were buried there after the rebellion of 1798.

James Joyce Bridge – Dublin

The arch frames 15 Usher's Island, the setting for Joyce's short story "The Dead"

India

Detail from Dublin's Wellington Monument

The Wellington Monument in Dublin’s Phoenix Park commemorates the illustrious military career of Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington. Europe’s largest obelisk, it was completed in 1861. This scene by Joseph Kirk depicts the Indian Wars.

December 7, 2009

Military Infirmary

The former Royal Military Infirmary - overlooking Dublin's Phoenix Park

Built 1786-8; original design by James Gandon (the cupola modified by W. Gibson).  It later became the Irish Department of Defense.

Fallen From Grace

Church of Saints Augustine and John - Thomas Street, Dublin

December 6, 2009

Colours Contained

Storage Containers - Phoenix Park, Dublin

Farmleigh Mews

Courtyard Buildings - Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Dublin

December 5, 2009

Pronunciation Challenge

Bilingual Sign - Phoenix Park, Dublin

The Bluebell Wood

Donadea Forest Park - County Kildare, Ireland

November 21, 2009

Dark Tower

Gothic Dublin Landmark - Farmleigh, Phoenix Park

November 19, 2009

Farmleigh Window

Wisteria framing a window at Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Dublin

November 18, 2009

Culdaff Signpost

Culdaff Signpost

Signpost in the picturesque village of Culdaff, Inishowen, County Donegal.

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