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Cabinteely Park Gates, Old Bray Road
Cabinteely Park Gates, Old Bray Road
Cabinteely Park Gates, Old Bray Road.
© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service
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Cabinteely Park
Cabinteely Park
People enjoying Cabinteely Park.
© Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Public Library Service
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Killiney Hill Obelisk
Killiney Hill Obelisk
The area around the obelisk on Killiney Hill provides a quiet haven for people and affords stunning views of the area. It was built in 1742, during severe weather conditions, to provide employment for people during this difficult time. John Mapas was the instigator of the project.
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Dun Laoghaire Baths Advertisement
Dun Laoghaire Baths Advertisement
Advertisement for Dun Laoghaire baths facility, c. 1930s. This was part of a local guide to the area. The advertisement mentions the variety of medicinal baths on offer. There were moderate charges, and tearooms attached to the establishment. It also refers to the growing ‘all-year-round-patronage’ that evidences its popularity.
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Dun Laoghaire Baths Postcard, c.1900
Dun Laoghaire Baths Postcard, c.1900
Postcard image of Dun Laoghaire baths taken in around 1900. Many people can be seen enjoying the facilities.
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Dalkey Quarry
Dalkey Quarry
Due to building and development in the Dún Laoghaire area there was a need for stone.In 1815 a quarry was opened on the Dalkey side of Killiney Hill. A railway line was constructed to transport the stone to Dún Laoghaire. This line was known locally as the "Metals".
Image courtesy of the Collectors' Shop, Blackrock
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Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown is located on the east coast of Ireland, just south of Dublin City.
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Dun Laoghaire Beach and Baths
Dun Laoghaire Beach and Baths
Old postcard view of Dun Laoghaire's pebble beach and Dun Laoghaire Baths. We can see from this image how popular both amenities were. Unfortunately, both amenities have now fallen into disrepair through neglect.
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Dun Laoghaire Baths Today (2006)
Dun Laoghaire Baths Today (2006)
Dun Laoghaire baths as they are today. Unfortunately, the baths have now fallen into disrepair. They were closed in 1997. At that time, the baths also had a water park and slides, and were known as Rainbow Rapids. Several plans to refurbish and redevelop the site have come and gone, but to date the site remains derelict.
© Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Public Library Service.
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Dun Laoghaire Baths Newspaper Report
Dun Laoghaire Baths Newspaper Report
Many years after Charles Haliday campaigned for baths in Kingstown, the baths were refurbished and modernised. This newspaper article from 1935 outlines proposals to design new ‘modern’ baths for the area.