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Old Photographs of Ranelagh, South Dublin

Posted on 12 September 2013 by Shane

(undated – but appear to be c1930s)

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History of Dundrum and its Castle

Posted on 9 September 2013 by Shane

from “History of Dublin”, part 2 – 1902 , by F. Elrington Ball (Extract from Parish of Taney) DUNDRUM AND ITS CASTLE Dundrum, or the Fort on the Ridge, which lies to the west of Stillorgan and south-west of Donnybrook, … Continue reading →

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Co. Wicklow Postcards

Posted on 5 September 2013 by Shane

Scans from a postcard booklet titled “Souvenir of Bray“, produced by Irish Tourist Association. Date unknown but appears to be from the c1930s. Bray (Brí Cualann – “Hill of the Cuala territory” ), looking north from the road to Bray … Continue reading →

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Ranelagh Old and New

Posted on 3 September 2013 by Shane

MacGowan Terrace, Ranelagh c1990 and c1910 MacGowan Terrace, Ranelagh, c1990 and c1910, number 13 is closest in this view. Directory listing from 1914 : McGowan’s Terrace … Railway Bridge…. 1a James McDonnell, coal factor 1 M Walsh, plumber, gasfitter &c … Continue reading →

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Bray, Co. Wicklow from Pigot’s Directory of Ireland of 1824

Posted on 2 September 2013 by Shane

Bray – Pigot’s Directory of Ireland 1824 A Small, but pleasant town, ten miles south by east of Dublin, is situated on the southern steep bank of the river Bray, which is celebrated for its fine trout. It is much … Continue reading →

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