Category Archives: County Dublin History

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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Penders ‘Census’ of Ireland circa 1659 – Rathdown Barony

Posted on 16 March 2013 by Shane

Barony of Rathdowne, County of Dublin Places Numbs. of People Tituladoes Names English Irish Shangannagh 74 11 63 Shankill 40 Evan Vaughan gent 7 33 Rathmichall (Rathmichael) 3 2 1 Mullenestillan 12 12 Promstowne 10 10 BallyForeish 11 6 5 … Continue reading →

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Mailboat to Ireland – 1895 article

Posted on 14 January 2013 by Shane

1895 article from the Strand magazine of London, describing a trip on the Mail Boat ‘Ulster’ from Holyhead, to Kingstown (Dun Laoghaire). “With Her Majesty’s Mails to Ireland”  

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New Maps of Dublin & Ireland

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Shane

New maps added, including : Dublin City 1935, County Dublin (inc. Baronies), 1897 Map of Ireland. see : Dublin City Maps County Dublin Maps Other Maps (Aug 2013 – altered to link to updated website)

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Pettigrew & Oulton directories – 1834 & 1840

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Shane

Scans of the indexes and street listings for Dublin city and county from two editions of Pettigrew & Oulton’s directories. The 1834 directory is believed to be one of the earliest with a street listing included. Also included are images … Continue reading →

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