Dec 30, 2025
The story of the rough two‑wheeled strand vehicles, raced before the Duke of Ormonde in the 17th century, that later evolving into noddies, jingles and jaunting cars, exemplifying Dublin’s long, distinctive car‑driving culture. Become a member of Turtle’s History...
Dec 30, 2025
In 1800–01, Captain Bligh surveyed Dublin Harbour, advised on raising the South Wall seaward section, and crucially recommended construction of the North Bull Wall, whose eventual completion led to the creation of Bull Island. Become a member of Turtle’s History...
Dec 30, 2025
Until 1812, Ringsend’s fishing community relied on hazardous crossings of the Dodder until successive bridges—repeatedly destroyed by floods—culminated in the 1812 granite elliptical-arch bridge, while an ambitious 1813 wooden portcullis bridge scheme across the...
Dec 30, 2025
Tracing the roots of London Bridge on the Dodder to show how it reshaped access between Beggars Bush, Irishtown, Sandymount and the Pigeon House, with notes on the culverted Swan River. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Aug 4, 2025
Return to contents of Dublin Docklands – An Urban Voyage ***** While it would be remiss of me to leave out the word ‘Google’, or indeed the fantastic archival resources of The Irish Times and The Times, the following manuscripts were also...
