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Tag Archives: Spencer Dock
Dublin Alphabet – R is for the Royal Canal
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
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Dublin Alphabet – L for Liffey
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
Posted in Daily Photo's and Chit-chat
Tagged #autobiographical, #boats, #bridges, #clouds, #colour, #Dublin, #future, #history, #Liffey, #past, #people watching, #photography 📷, #Royal Canal, #street photography 🎨, #urban photography 📷, 31B, 4E, Art, city life, Convention Center, Dublin Alphabet, Dublin Bay, Dublin Docks, GCD, Grand Canal, liquid, Spencer Dock, street art, Tall Ships 2012, urban, wall
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That “Effin” Bridge…
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
Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Boating, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Photography
Tagged #boats, #bridges, #Dublin, #Ireland, #photography 📷, #Royal Canal, #sunset, #train tales 🚆, #travel 🛫, Croke Park, culture, HBA, IWAI, postaday, Spencer Dock, WI
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That Effin Bridge… And Other Assorted Tribulations…
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
Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Boating, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights
Tagged #Architecture, #boats, #bridges, #buildings, #camera, #canals, #clouds, #colour, #Dublin, #experience, #fun, #Ireland, #people watching, #photography 📷, #Royal Canal, #Samuel Beckett Bridge, #summer 😎, #sunrise, #trains 🚂, 4E, canal locks, Co Dublin, Convention Center, Croke Park, HBA, IWAI, photos, postaday, Spencer Dock, WI
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S(n)ailing Away… Evolution in One Foul Swoop!
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
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That Effin Bridge…
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