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Near the centre of the city, the wide, proud O'Connell
street is the 'retail therapy' icon for locals and visitors alike.
Clerys is one of the cities most important department stores. |
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The huge Georgian style G.P.O. is currently
surrounded by scaffolding and is historically important in the story of
Irelands quest for Independence.
It was the stronghold of the Irish
volunteers during the Easter rising of 1916
Bullet holes still scar its exterior in
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Another solid looking building, the seat of the Irish
Independent newspaper. |
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This statue looks out over a sea of bicycles; the chosen
mode of many students at Trinity College in what is a small, flattish city.
That would be my choice too. Last time I was in Dublin, I hired a bike for
several days and enjoyed it enormously. |
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The architecture of much of the city is bold
and appealing to myself. When the sun came out, the shadows heighten the
drama in the same way that lighting brings a drama set to life. |
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The statue of Molly Malone, better known locally known as
'The tart with the cart' stands on a busy pavement opposite the college. |
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Another feature of the city that appeals to
me are the many magnificent railings and wrought ironwork. |
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Back down on the river bank, the gentle
curve of steel arches over the Liffy.
This is the Sean O Casey bridge. |
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Old and new on Custom House Quay. |
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For me, these are the most poignant statues
in Dublin.
Famine figures commemorate the great Irish
potato famine of 1845-9.
Impossible to not be moved by them. |
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A few paces to the east, and a giant
mirrored window shows you what is around the corner.
Jean and I pose with our host Gary, as Wilma
takes the shot. |
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