Insiders guide to hidden Dublin
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- Confessions of an Irish Master Butcher (17.07.10). Want to get the best value at your local Irish butcher? Expert advice from Eamon Martin on steaks, and how to buy and prepare them.
- Irish Stew and the Master Butcher - stories from Moore Street (02.07.10). Eamon Martin's revelation that Irish stew was invented in (shock, horror) Britain! He also provides some fascinating information about life in 1960s Dublin.
- Dublin sayings (1.6.10). "Hit the road in spots" and "wet behind the ears" amongst other common Dublin sayings.
- Irish, Philly/NYC and English use of 'you' (1.05.10). Apparently those in Philadelphia and the New York County areas use 'yous' in a very similar way to Irish people. Must be the Guinness!
- Festivals and Events in Ireland (05.04.10). Forthcoming live performance of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers in May by the Culwick Choral Society.
- Dublin Sayings (05.04.10). Gallivant - why would your parents say that when you hadn't been home for a couple of days?
- Irish Railway Enthusiasts (05.04.10). Join the campaign to Save the Rosslaire to Waterford Rail Line through a facebook group and/or signing a petition to the minister.
- Irish, English, British, Welsh and Scottish - some cultural and political differences outlined (1.4.10). Lifestyles: the evening patterns of Irish people, compared to British people. What is an acceptable time to telephone an Irish pal, compared to an English friend?
- Home page (1.3.10). A great tip on free internet access when visiting Dublin, thanks to Michael Kiely.
- Irish Sayings (1.3.10). Help needed on the Kerry phrase "a magi woman", as well as instructions on why you should "Paint your arse green and go naked!"
- How to drink an Irish pint (1.2.10). The mystique and ritual associated with drinking a pint of stout in Ireland, and a tip to make sure the bar staff handle it correctly.
- Resources and web information for River Poddle, Dublin (1.1.10). Ciarán McCarthy's extensive listing of web resources relating to Dublin's mysterious and hidden River Poddle.
- Dublin Sayings (1.12.09). Who 'took the biscuit' and what were the implications?
- Music Festivals and Concerts in Ireland (28.11.09). Culwick's Messiah at St Patrick's Cathedral, 2nd and 3rd December 2009.
- Former Mould for Messiah Plaque (28.11.09). Wonderful news on the re-erection of Michael Bigg's fine bronze plaque, commemorating the first performance of Handel's Messiah in Fishamble Street, Dublin - you can see an exclusive picture of Mr Bigg's original mound on this page.
- Irish Sayings (1.11.09). Two types of 'grinds' (actually three, but this is a family website!); when somebody is 'waltzing around the place'; what 'doing a line' means, depending on your age, and how you can 'play your cards right'.
- Dublin and Irish Links (1.11.09). We're delighted to link to lookaroundireland.com, who provide a lot of information about travel Ireland.
- Irish job visas and applying for work (1.10.09). Advice for non-EU residents on applying for work in the Republic of Ireland, and how to get a work visa.
- Irish Sayings (1.10.09). Who is the fool? See the guest sidebar on the right-hand side.
- Driving tips for Ireland 2 (6.09.09). Explanation of the pedestrian crossing in Ireland for road users; what is looks like and how it operates
- Handel Messiah Plaque Mystery (6.08.09). Proof that Michael Bigg's wonderful plaque was removed by August 1992.
- Avoiding MacDonalds and Burger King (1.08.09). A short review of the Dropping Well pub in south Dublin, easily accessible by Luas tram and well worth the effort.
- Clubs in Dublin: Good crowds and best music (1.7.09). Andrew Quin kindly presents a review of a very unusual club in Dublin, hidden from tourists and full of locals.
- Irish Sayings (1.7.09). "How's she cuttin?" explained.
- About Hidden Dublin: The editorial and contribution team (1.7.09). Andrew Quin added to list of nightclub contributors.
- Irish Sayings (2.6.09). A new guest saying, "A dumb priest never got a parish" - for the meaning see top right of this page. Also: the flowery metaphor "Like a ton of bricks" and what's the origin of the 'spur of the moment'?
- Home page (1.5.09). Time-saving tip; how to get value for your airport-city journey and also save time.
- Luas Red Line C1 junction under construction at Amiens Street, Dublin (25.4.09). What happened to the proposed Dalta junction?
- Construction works for Luas's line C1 extension on Dublin's Mayor Street Lower (25.4.09). This section has taken a long time to be constructed.
- Mayor Square Luas stop on Dublin's Point Extension (25.4.09). This disruption to streets can be seen.
- Luas Line B1 construction at Blackthorn Road, Sandyford, Co. Dublin (25.4.09). The road was not closed during this phase.
- Luas junction at Blackthorn and Burton Hall Roads, Dublin (25.4.09). The junction is awaiting installation of Luas-controlled signals.
- Ramp to the Burton Hall and Leopardstown Road Luas Bridge, Sandyford, County Dublin (25.4.09). This picture shows the concrete slab track.
- Leopardstown Roundabout Luas Bridge, Sandyford, County Dublin (25.4.09). An extremely impressive structure, showing the flexibility of concrete and light rail.
- Elevated section at Leopardstown Park and Hospital, at Central Park tram stop (25.4.09). The apparatus on the alignment is an Altas road-rail tractor.
- Approach ramp to Luas line B1 bridge over M50 at Leopardstown Hospital at Central Park stop (25.4.09). Other construction work is evident.
- Preparation work on the Luas extension to Bride's Glen at Ballyogan Road, Co Dublin, Ireland (25.4.09). This section of the extension is a completely new alignment.
- Detail of ground work for Dublin's Line B1 at Ballogan Road, Co. Dublin (25.4.09). This photo gives some idea of the diversion of essential services such as drainage.
- Approach to the Luas bridge over the M50 motorway near Carrickmines, Co. Dublin (25.4.09). Taken near the proposed Ballyogan Woods stop.
- Luas Overbridge 2 crossing the M50 motorway near Carrickmines, Co. Dublin (25.4.09). The new alignment joins the original Harcourt Street line in the picture's background.
- Guest sayings (2.4.09). If someone says to you "Gis a shot", should you dive for cover, smile politely or what? Avoid embarrassment and find out the answer here.
- Send a free live postcard from Dublin (2.4.09). More things to do in front of the World Link House camera in Dublin's city centre - spell out your state's name using your arms.
- Dublin sayings (1.3.09). Angie from Cavan - "It'd bring a tear to a glass eye". What does that mean? See the right-hand section of the page.
- Irish words and their meanings (1.3.09). Creche, Bona fide traveller and a Spoiled priest. Some of these words are more archaic, some not so. This page gives you the meanings of these (once) common sayings.
- Music Festivals and Events 2009 (1.2.09). Updated listing of events, gigs and festivals.
- Dublin and Irish sayings (1.2.09). "I'd give my eye tooth to..." explained, plus getting to heaven early... (guest saying, right hand sidebar)
- Railway photos; CIE 'A' Class tributes gallery 7 and gallery 8 (19.1.09). Various pictures of CIE 'A' class, Metropolitan-Vickers built, General Motors engined locomotives in Dublin, Cork, Wexford and Tipperary.
- Dublin and U2: Finding Bono (8.1.09). Directions to Bono's house from Killiney DART station. And don't forget to shout to him when you pass his garden on the train.
- Driving in Ireland (8.1.09). Just how do native drivers in ireland get away with so much speeding? Well, they don't! Some advice on speed cameras and reciprocal fines.
- Home page (11.12.08). Where can you get free Christmas presents in Dublin? Want to get some stocking fillers, and you're short of cash? Would you like a free calendar?
- Irish sayings (1.12.08). What's a hames? Who is 'fond of a drop' and when do you ask if someone is decent?
- Restaurant review: Bewley's hotel at Newlands Cross (1.11.08). Independent review of the early bird menu at Bewley's, for a very competitive €26 per meal excluding drinks.
