The architectural styles of city buildings and their surrounding streetscapes have a much greater impact on our everyday life than we realise. It’s usually only when we visit other cities that we ...

• Recently my wife and I went to Dublin to witness the Olympic torch being carried through the capital's streets. We also decided to take the opportunity to avail of the Pilgrim Walk to visit seven of ...

DUBLIN CITY enjoyed its first summer solstice walk through history in what is scheduled to become an annual event. About 150 people from 20 countries took part in the 8km walk. It started and finished ...

A walk through the heart of north Dublin recalls Ireland’s long fight for independence, and makes a fine introduction to the historical lay of the land. Start at the O’Connell Bridge, which spans the ...

A walk through the heart of north Dublin recalls Ireland’s long fight for independence, and makes a fine introduction to the city’s rich history. I try to make time for this stroll on each visit to ...

There’s a wonderful word in “The Random House College Dictionary” that describes what much of Michael Collins’ Dublin looks like today, nearly 100 years after his death: Extant—“in existence; not ...