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Seapoint Martello tower, 1998
Seapoint Martello tower, 1998
Seapoint Martello tower was one of 74 towers built along the coastline of Ireland at the beginning of the 19th century to guard against a possible French invasion.
© Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Public Library Service
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The Undercroft, Dublin Castle
The Undercroft, Dublin Castle
The Undercroft, Dublin Castle
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Southside Newspaper Piece
Southside Newspaper Piece
Southside newspaper piece on Larkin's forge, Kill O' the Grange, Co. Dublin. It was written 1997 when the Larkins moved from the forge for the last time, having lived there since at least 1847. They were forced to move due to its poor state of repair and their lack of money to refurbish it. The family moved to nearby Mackintosh Park.
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Site of Larkin’s Forge, August 2006
Site of Larkin’s Forge, August 2006
The site of Larkin’s forge, at the junction of Rochestown Avenue and Pottery Road, in August 2006. The forge-like entrance is still maintained on the side of Paddy Power’s bookmakers.
© Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Public Library Service
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Shankill Beach Looking North
Shankill Beach Looking North
View from Shankill or Corbawn beach, Co. Dublin, looking north towards Killiney Head.
© Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Public Library Service.
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Signpost for White Rock Beach on Vico Road
Signpost for White Rock Beach on Vico Road
Signpost for White Rock beach on Vico Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin. Dalkey Island can be seen in the background. White Rock is a popular bathing area for all ages.
© Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Public Library Service.
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Three Swallow Dives
Three Swallow Dives
Irish national diving champions perform breath-taking swallow dives from the 10-metre platform at Blackrock Baths, Co. Dublin. From left to right are Billy Morrison, Val Demery and Eddie Heron. The Annual Gala of the Sandycove Club was generally a two-night affair with swimming, water polo and diving. Diving featured international spring and high-board diving, as well as the ever-popular comedy and fancy dress diving performances by home and visiting divers.
By kind permission of Billy Morrison and thanks to Manolo Demery.
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Surfers at White Rock
Surfers at White Rock
Surfing at White Rock beach, Co. Dublin.
© Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Public Library Service.
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Sun Terraces at Dun Laoghaire Beach
Sun Terraces at Dun Laoghaire Beach
This John Hinde image of the beach and sun terraces at Dun Laoghaire shows how popular the area was as a public amenity and swimming area. Although the beach is shingle, it was still a popular bathing spot with locals and tourists alike.
By kind permission of John Hinde.
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Teal
Teal
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Courtesy of BirdWatch Ireland