Liam O’Meara walks to a curved spot in the stone wall nearby. This is his favourite find from his research. A bench used to be here for mourners, called the seat of melancholia.
Archbishop of Dublin John Charles McQuaid tried to stamp out what he saw as the indulgences associated with Inchicore’s own Lourdes grotto. But that didn’t stop the crowds.
This weekend, it will have been a century since Dublin Mean Time was erased. Ten women sound artists will commemorate the occasion with a performance at Richmond Barracks.
Inchicore Sports and Social Club has a history that dates back to the nineteenth century, but modern times have been tough. So they’ve invited the brewers in.
Plans to reopen Richmond Barracks in late spring seem to be on track, and many in the neighbourhood hope the new attraction will bring much-needed footfall to the area.
Open Night Cinema isn’t like Jurassic World at the Omniplex. There are 360-degree screens, actors and people playing projectors like DJs play turntables.
