Tag Archives: Spencer Dock

Transport…

Posted on 11/09/2016 by aj vosse

I was in the process of putting together another post for today when Ailsa’s weekly travel theme arrived. Transport. Sorry… I pushed the other post away and jumped at this challenge. Just a few seconds for me to recall all … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Art, Boating, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Train Tales, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Architecture, #autobiographical, #beach, #beauty, #blog buddies, #blogging, #boats, #bridges, #buildings, #canals, #Dublin, #flying, #Guinness Storehouse, #Liffey, #memyblog, #photography 📷, #planes 🛩✈, #Royal Canal, #Samuel Beckett Bridge, #Sandymount, #ships, #St Stephen's Green, #steam train 🚂, #sunset, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, canal locks, cars, GCD, harbour, horses, Jeanie Johnston, M50, Mick the Barber, plane tales, Portugal, postaday, road signs, Rolls Royce, Spencer Dock, Tall Ships 2012, The Rambler | 12 Comments

Dublin Alphabet – R is for the Royal Canal

Posted on 15/06/2016 by aj vosse

So… why have I chosen the Royal Canal? I mean… it’s not exclusively only restricted to Dublin. It begins on the River Liffey, not far from the Dublin Port, and winds its way across Leinster all the way to the … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Boating, Castles, Crosses & Churches, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Architecture, #autobiographical, #buildings, #canals, #Dublin, #friendship, #gratitude, #history, #past, #peace, #Royal Canal, #Samuel Beckett Bridge, #steam train 🚂, #thanks, #trains 🚂, #urban photography 📷, 31B, 4E, canal locks, Co Dublin, Convention Center, Croke Park, Dublin streets, harbour, JOY, M50, Spencer Dock, Walking | 3 Comments

Dublin Alphabet – L for Liffey

Posted on 18/03/2016 by aj vosse

OK… some of you may say a river can’t be included in my alphabet but it is as much an attraction in the city as many of the other features. I’m reminded of a bit of wall art on a … Continue reading →

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That “Effin” Bridge…

Posted on 28/03/2014 by aj vosse

Train windows aren’t great filters, occasionally one manages to get a reasonable photo through the dirty screen… like this pic of that “Effin” Bridge. The bridge was so named by a very irate skipper who wanted to take his craft … Continue reading →

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That Effin Bridge… And Other Assorted Tribulations…

Posted on 03/05/2013 by aj vosse

Earlier this week I was blessed in quite a few ways. I could get to spend a few hours with the boats as they descended through the last few Royal Canal locks into Spencer Dock. I’d never has the opportunity of passing beneath the … Continue reading →

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S(n)ailing Away… Evolution in One Foul Swoop!

Posted on 24/08/2012 by aj vosse

Last Saturday while I was sitting below the 1st Lock and Effin Bridge waiting for 31B to make an appearance I noticed something slightly odd. Quite a few boats had passed already, each time a boat passed through the locks … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Life, The Birds and the Bees, Writing | Tagged #canals, #fun, #future, #Irish wildlife, #life, #life... haha..., #Royal Canal, #travel 🛫, canal locks, city life, hero, opinion, Spencer Dock, words | 6 Comments

That Effin Bridge…

Posted on 20/08/2012 by aj vosse

When last have I showed you anything about the Royal Canal? Or barges, boats and canals? Not too long ago really. There’s always a boat or two lurking somewhere in the background. But I do have a first for you. … Continue reading →