Insiders guide to hidden Dublin
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- 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.
