In the heart of Dublin, gazing serenely across St. Stephen’s Green, stands The Shelbourne Hotel. Founded in 1824, it’s not just a grand hotel; it’s a living testament to Irish history, a place where social gatherings, political dramas, and literary encounters have unfolded for nearly two centuries. Stepping inside The Shelbourne is akin to stepping […]
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Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Dame Street stands as a testament to the city’s rich history, captivating its inhabitants and visitors alike. From its medieval origins to its modern-day vibrancy, Dame Street has witnessed an extraordinary transformation, bearing witness to the city’s triumph, turmoil, and resilience. Dame Street’s origins can be traced back to
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In the heart of Dublin, College Green once stood as a symbol of Protestant power. The imposing equestrian statue of King William III, erected in 1701, commemorated his victory over Catholic forces in the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. For many Protestants, William represented a savior who protected their religious freedom and civil liberties.
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Within the hushed confines of Marsh’s Library, Dublin’s oldest public library, a spectral figure is said to roam the ancient aisles. The ghost of Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, the library’s founder, is believed to linger within the walls, forever seeking solace and redemption. Marsh, a man of great intellect and devotion, was deeply invested in the
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In Peter de Rosa’s book “Rebels: The Irish Rising of 1916”, there is a fascinating story about the role of James Kearney, the park keeper of St Stephen’s Green, during the Easter Rising. On April 25th, 1916, Countess Markiewicz, who was overseeing the military engagement in the park, spotted an unarmed man holding a brown
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The Time Keeper is an extraordinary device created by the inventor, Sibyl Weir sometime in the mid 19th century. Sybil was a child prodigy, a bit like her close friend Ada Lovelace, and was a woman for whom the tightened corset of her times could not keep her genius constrained. From the moment she could
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