Short Walking Route

by Tom Dzeba
2 years ago
Near Dublin 2, IE

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This route will first lead You to the National Seamen's memorial that commemorates the Irish Seafarers lost while serving on Irish merchant ships during WWII. Just before the Talbot memorial bridge You will see the bronze statue of The Linesman by contemporary Dublin artist Dony McManus and the Matt Talbot statue. On the Customs House Quays You will come to the Famine Memorial, remembering the Great Famine which saw the population of the country halved through death and emigration.
CHQ is a retail complex offering a variety of eateries and shops, plus EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum.
The next big thing in Your view should be the magnificent Samuel Beckett bridge, named after the Irish novelist, playwright, short story writer, theatre director, poet and literary translator.
The Diving Bell was used in the building of the Port's quay walls from the Victorian era right up until almost the 1960 s.
Your next stop should be the Grand Canal square with the modern Boar Gais Energy theatre.
Just follow Pearse street where You can try a lot of good food and coffee.