Posts by Jack Croome

by Jack Croome on Sep 16th, 2024 - 91 Views

Spilling The Tea Tea drinking in Ireland has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. Though tea was introduced to the country in the 1700s, it wasn’t until the 1800s that it became a widespread and popular beverage. Initially a luxury item, tea was primarily enjoyed by the upper... 

by Jack Croome on Aug 9th, 2024 - 241 Views

The Echlin Building Situated on Echlin Street in Dublin 8, the Echlin Building stands somewhat as an unassuming monument to Dublin’s architectural and social history. Though relatively plan and industrial to look at this building sparks some curiously you may feel you haven’t quite seen anything... 

by Jack Croome on Jul 4th, 2024 - 456 Views

A Charming Quirk Strolling down Cork Street, one can’t help but notice the intriguing outline of a multi-floored wall adorned with fireplaces. This was once No. 9 Ardee Street on Saint Luke’s Avenue. Gazing up at these relics, one might feel as though they are peering into the lives of past... 

by Jack Croome on Jun 14th, 2024 - 274 Views

    The Brewer’s House at No. 10 Ardee Street No. 10 Ardee Street, also known as “The Brewer’s House”, is a historically significant building in Dublin’s Liberties district. Built around 1820, this three-story over basement structure served as the residence and office... 

by Jack Croome on May 3rd, 2024 - 368 Views

Portrait of a Famine Queen –Jack Coombe tells us the story of how the statue of Queen Victoria made her way from Dublin to Austraila If you’ve ever found yourself wandering around the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and its beautiful grounds you may have noticed on the upper terrace above the sunken... 

by Jack Croome on Apr 19th, 2024 - 391 Views

The Mystery of Dublin’s White Lady Statue – Jack Croome tells us about the recent addition to Dublin’s Culture Dublin boasts its fair share of landmarks, but among the lesser-known yet intriguing examples is that of the White Lady or the “lady on the rock” statue, sparking... 

by Jack Croome on Apr 4th, 2024 - 467 Views

Dublin 8 : OUR TOWN – Jack opines about Dublin’s planning decisions, our we losing our soul to poor planning? In the Dublin City Ramblers 1970s hit song “The Rare Ould Times” composed by Pete St. John and later song by the greatest of them all Sheriff streets own Luke Kelly we... 

by Jack Croome on Mar 25th, 2024 - 375 Views

Ireland’s Time Leap – Jack Coombe looks into Ireland’s turn to Greenwich What if I told you perhaps you aren’t always running late but maybe you’re just running on Dublin Mean Time? Before the late 19th century, time in Ireland was determined locally based on the timing of... 

by Jack Croome on Mar 15th, 2024 - 643 Views

A Better City 2024 Transforms Dublin’s Streets Dublin 8 is set to become a captivating outdoor art gallery as A Better City 2024 launches on March 15th, showcasing an array of large-scale murals and printed works by six talented artists. This initiative, spanning from Thomas Street to Crane Street... 

by Jack Croome on Mar 11th, 2024 - 600 Views

A Journey through Time: The History of NCAD College Nestled in the heart of Dublin’s historic Thomas Street stands a beacon of artistic innovation and creativity the National College of Art and Design (NCAD). With a rich history spanning over 250 years Founded in 1746 as the “Dublin Society’s... 

by Jack Croome on Feb 28th, 2024 - 1658 Views

Inchicore College: A Commanding Presence – In this article, Jack Croome tells us why he believes we are ignoring a hidden Inchicore gem Taking up a commanding presence on Emmet Road in Dublin 8, among the city’s rich tapestry of historical landmarks and modern developments lies a hidden... 

by Jack Croome on Feb 8th, 2024 - 863 Views

Harry Clarke and St Michael’s Church – Jack Gorman provides us with a history of Harry Clarke and his connection with St Michael’s Church Inchicore. St Michael’s church originally built in the 19th century as a garrison church for the adjacent Richmond barracks. The barracks would... 

by Jack Croome on Jan 8th, 2024 - 983 Views

Dublin’s Little Italy By Jack Gorman Croome Long before Mick Wallace redeveloped Bloom Lane into the unofficially named “Italian Quarter”, Dublin already has it’s own little Italy as it was known. Dublin’s Italian community lived in the area   located between Ship Street, Chancery Lane...