Dublin City Council BETA
@dccbeta.bsky.social
A @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social initiative to imagine, trial and establish solutions that improve living in the city. www.dccbeta.ie
See the status of the various BETA Projects here https://trello.com/b/8jXnfMIO/beta-project-pipeline
See the status of the various BETA Projects here https://trello.com/b/8jXnfMIO/beta-project-pipeline
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New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
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This is a brilliant project from @dccbeta.bsky.social
May be of interest to @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @emmet.quiddity.ie @lorrainedarcy.bsky.social and others!
May be of interest to @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @emmet.quiddity.ie @lorrainedarcy.bsky.social and others!
New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is a brilliant project from @dccbeta.bsky.social
May be of interest to @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @emmet.quiddity.ie @lorrainedarcy.bsky.social and others!
May be of interest to @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social @emmet.quiddity.ie @lorrainedarcy.bsky.social and others!
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Dublin City residents without secure bicycle parking can now register for BikeBunkers
BikeBunkers, a service providing secure bicycle parking for Dublin City residents who lack access to secure bicycle storage, is now open to expressions of interest from the public, with the first units expected…
BikeBunkers, a service providing secure bicycle parking for Dublin City residents who lack access to secure bicycle storage, is now open to expressions of interest from the public, with the first units expected…
Dublin City residents without secure bicycle parking can now register for BikeBunkers
BikeBunkers, a service providing secure bicycle parking for Dublin City residents who lack access to secure bicycle storage, is now open to expressions of interest from the public, with the first units expected to be installed in December. BikeBunkers are on-street lockers provided in areas, such as those with terraced houses or apartments, where there is no access to bicycle storage.
irishcycle.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Dublin City residents without secure bicycle parking can now register for BikeBunkers
BikeBunkers, a service providing secure bicycle parking for Dublin City residents who lack access to secure bicycle storage, is now open to expressions of interest from the public, with the first units expected…
BikeBunkers, a service providing secure bicycle parking for Dublin City residents who lack access to secure bicycle storage, is now open to expressions of interest from the public, with the first units expected…
If you don't let your children play onstreet near your home, why not? #PlayStreetsBETA
For example: large vehicles (eg trucks), vehicle speeds and frequency, vehicle predictability (eg near corner/bend), lack of space (eg vehicles parked), cleanliness of street, particular risks (eg nearby water)?
For example: large vehicles (eg trucks), vehicle speeds and frequency, vehicle predictability (eg near corner/bend), lack of space (eg vehicles parked), cleanliness of street, particular risks (eg nearby water)?
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If you don't let your children play onstreet near your home, why not? #PlayStreetsBETA
For example: large vehicles (eg trucks), vehicle speeds and frequency, vehicle predictability (eg near corner/bend), lack of space (eg vehicles parked), cleanliness of street, particular risks (eg nearby water)?
For example: large vehicles (eg trucks), vehicle speeds and frequency, vehicle predictability (eg near corner/bend), lack of space (eg vehicles parked), cleanliness of street, particular risks (eg nearby water)?
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Bleeper is delighted to be operating the #BikeBunkers service on behalf of @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social. The new website is now live and accepting submissions from people interested in using a BikeBunker. #Dublin
bleeperactive.com/blogs/news/b...
bleeperactive.com/blogs/news/b...
Bleeper to operate Dublin's BikeBunkers Service
Bleeper is pleased to announce that we have been selected to operate the BikeBunkers service on behalf of Dublin City Council, providing secure bicycle storage units for residents across the city.
bleeperactive.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Bleeper is delighted to be operating the #BikeBunkers service on behalf of @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social. The new website is now live and accepting submissions from people interested in using a BikeBunker. #Dublin
bleeperactive.com/blogs/news/b...
bleeperactive.com/blogs/news/b...
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Bike bunkers! One of my most common requests in inner city areas. Well, they're finally here. The contract has been signed and they're taking requests now. I'm off to apply for one!
October 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Bike bunkers! One of my most common requests in inner city areas. Well, they're finally here. The contract has been signed and they're taking requests now. I'm off to apply for one!
@paris.fr @davidbelliard.bsky.social Bonjour!
Serait-il possible d’obtenir plus d’informations sur ces barrières?
Par exemple, un plan technique (afin que nous puissions en tester un), ou bien existe-t-il un fabricant particulier utilisé par la Ville de Paris que nous pourrions contacter?
Serait-il possible d’obtenir plus d’informations sur ces barrières?
Par exemple, un plan technique (afin que nous puissions en tester un), ou bien existe-t-il un fabricant particulier utilisé par la Ville de Paris que nous pourrions contacter?
A video of how the swing gates work in Paris.
There is a slide pin on the hinge side of the gate which slides in and out with minimal effort.
When the pin is in, it prevents the gate from swinging open.
The pin can't be removed out of the gate, to avoid loss of the slide bolt.
There is a slide pin on the hinge side of the gate which slides in and out with minimal effort.
When the pin is in, it prevents the gate from swinging open.
The pin can't be removed out of the gate, to avoid loss of the slide bolt.
October 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
@paris.fr @davidbelliard.bsky.social Bonjour!
Serait-il possible d’obtenir plus d’informations sur ces barrières?
Par exemple, un plan technique (afin que nous puissions en tester un), ou bien existe-t-il un fabricant particulier utilisé par la Ville de Paris que nous pourrions contacter?
Serait-il possible d’obtenir plus d’informations sur ces barrières?
Par exemple, un plan technique (afin que nous puissions en tester un), ou bien existe-t-il un fabricant particulier utilisé par la Ville de Paris que nous pourrions contacter?
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The #CooktopBETA trial will be removed from Herbert Park next month in November. If you would like to check it out before it's removed, now's the time!
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The #CooktopBETA trial will be removed from Herbert Park next month in November. If you would like to check it out before it's removed, now's the time!
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
The #CooktopBETA trial will be removed from Herbert Park next month in November. If you would like to check it out before it's removed, now's the time!
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The #CooktopBETA trial will be removed from Herbert Park next month in November. If you would like to check it out before it's removed, now's the time!
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
We will then begin the assessment and decide next steps. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know! Here or beta@dublincity.ie
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Very cool. I’ll take a look when next in Dublin.
I’d like to see this in Birmingham.
It’d be handy for runs to the dump, enable train station pick ups with folding bikes for visitors, and end the long-standing debate over whether we have room in the store for a cargo bike. (And so much more.)
I’d like to see this in Birmingham.
It’d be handy for runs to the dump, enable train station pick ups with folding bikes for visitors, and end the long-standing debate over whether we have room in the store for a cargo bike. (And so much more.)
Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on…
Cargo bicycle share trial expands to Dublin’s northside with new hub in Stoneybatter
A cargo bike share scheme, which is being run as a pilot project by bike hire company Bleeper for Dublin City Council's Beta Projects, has been expanded to Stoneybatter. The new location in Stoneybatter is on Manor Place, opposite Kerala Kitchen. The cargo bike rental costs €1 per 15 minutes of use, which is capped at €25 per day. Bleeper said: "We're excited to announce the new shared cargo bike in Stoneybatter!
irishcycle.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Very cool. I’ll take a look when next in Dublin.
I’d like to see this in Birmingham.
It’d be handy for runs to the dump, enable train station pick ups with folding bikes for visitors, and end the long-standing debate over whether we have room in the store for a cargo bike. (And so much more.)
I’d like to see this in Birmingham.
It’d be handy for runs to the dump, enable train station pick ups with folding bikes for visitors, and end the long-standing debate over whether we have room in the store for a cargo bike. (And so much more.)
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New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
October 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
"Children are basically living very captive and kind of contained lives, and that's just not healthy." @timrgill.bsky.social on this @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id14...
More info on Tim rethinkingchildhood.com/about/
#PlayStreetsBETA
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id14...
More info on Tim rethinkingchildhood.com/about/
#PlayStreetsBETA
About Tim
Tim Gill is an independent scholar, writer and consultant on childhood, and a global advocate for children’s play and mobility. He is the author of Urban Playground: How child-friendly urban …
rethinkingchildhood.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"Children are basically living very captive and kind of contained lives, and that's just not healthy." @timrgill.bsky.social on this @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id14...
More info on Tim rethinkingchildhood.com/about/
#PlayStreetsBETA
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id14...
More info on Tim rethinkingchildhood.com/about/
#PlayStreetsBETA
New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
October 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
New BETA Project: #StreetMixBETA
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
Could we design a better process for residents to decide the kerbside uses on 'their' street and balance with public needs?
More information dccbeta.ie/project/arti...
Looking for volunteer streets, so please spread the word! 🙏
14 water sensors along the River Liffey providing information on water level, temperature and velocity.
liffey.udlive.io
You can read more about this @smartdublin.bsky.social project here.
smartdocklands.ie/projects/riv...
liffey.udlive.io
You can read more about this @smartdublin.bsky.social project here.
smartdocklands.ie/projects/riv...
October 1, 2025 at 10:33 AM
14 water sensors along the River Liffey providing information on water level, temperature and velocity.
liffey.udlive.io
You can read more about this @smartdublin.bsky.social project here.
smartdocklands.ie/projects/riv...
liffey.udlive.io
You can read more about this @smartdublin.bsky.social project here.
smartdocklands.ie/projects/riv...
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Visualising historical changes in air pollution with the Air Quality Stripes
Website: airqualitystripes.info
And paper led by @kirstypringle.bsky.social and @jimmcquaid.bsky.social now published which visualises trends in air quality across many global cities: gc.copernicus.org/articles/8/2...
Website: airqualitystripes.info
And paper led by @kirstypringle.bsky.social and @jimmcquaid.bsky.social now published which visualises trends in air quality across many global cities: gc.copernicus.org/articles/8/2...
Visualising historical changes in air pollution with the Air Quality Stripes
Abstract. This paper introduces the Air Quality Stripes, a data visualisation project which presents historical changes in outdoor particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) concentrations across major ...
gc.copernicus.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Visualising historical changes in air pollution with the Air Quality Stripes
Website: airqualitystripes.info
And paper led by @kirstypringle.bsky.social and @jimmcquaid.bsky.social now published which visualises trends in air quality across many global cities: gc.copernicus.org/articles/8/2...
Website: airqualitystripes.info
And paper led by @kirstypringle.bsky.social and @jimmcquaid.bsky.social now published which visualises trends in air quality across many global cities: gc.copernicus.org/articles/8/2...
This year is 10 years of 'Dublin Canvas' (an initiative which arose out of the first BETA Project) and ~1,000 artworks competed! 🙌
It would be lovely to celebrate that in some way, with a strong focus on the participants.
All suggestions would be very welcome!
Cc @dublincanvas.bsky.social
It would be lovely to celebrate that in some way, with a strong focus on the participants.
All suggestions would be very welcome!
Cc @dublincanvas.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This year is 10 years of 'Dublin Canvas' (an initiative which arose out of the first BETA Project) and ~1,000 artworks competed! 🙌
It would be lovely to celebrate that in some way, with a strong focus on the participants.
All suggestions would be very welcome!
Cc @dublincanvas.bsky.social
It would be lovely to celebrate that in some way, with a strong focus on the participants.
All suggestions would be very welcome!
Cc @dublincanvas.bsky.social
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To expand the learnings for #CargobikeSharingBETA, there is now a public, electric, cargobike in #Stoneybatter.
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
September 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
To expand the learnings for #CargobikeSharingBETA, there is now a public, electric, cargobike in #Stoneybatter.
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
To expand the learnings for #CargobikeSharingBETA, there is now a public, electric, cargobike in #Stoneybatter.
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
September 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
To expand the learnings for #CargobikeSharingBETA, there is now a public, electric, cargobike in #Stoneybatter.
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
@bleeperactive.bsky.social have registration info here bleeperactive.com/pages/shared...
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions if you use it, and please spread the word! 🙏
Dublin today held 25 play streets, opening up those streets to local children and their parents for 3 hours (to mark 25 years of #CarFreeDay).
Managing to visit 11 of the 25 within the 3 hours, it was useful to see how each space was used and gather various learnings for upcoming #PlayStreetsBETA.
Managing to visit 11 of the 25 within the 3 hours, it was useful to see how each space was used and gather various learnings for upcoming #PlayStreetsBETA.
September 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Dublin today held 25 play streets, opening up those streets to local children and their parents for 3 hours (to mark 25 years of #CarFreeDay).
Managing to visit 11 of the 25 within the 3 hours, it was useful to see how each space was used and gather various learnings for upcoming #PlayStreetsBETA.
Managing to visit 11 of the 25 within the 3 hours, it was useful to see how each space was used and gather various learnings for upcoming #PlayStreetsBETA.
Getting to see @dublincanvas.bsky.social boxes before they are finished is always amazing! 💗
Artwork (and this photo) by https://www.instagram.com/emberillustrations?igsh=bmoyeWZuNGFhbjM3
#DublinCanvas
Artwork (and this photo) by https://www.instagram.com/emberillustrations?igsh=bmoyeWZuNGFhbjM3
#DublinCanvas
September 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Getting to see @dublincanvas.bsky.social boxes before they are finished is always amazing! 💗
Artwork (and this photo) by https://www.instagram.com/emberillustrations?igsh=bmoyeWZuNGFhbjM3
#DublinCanvas
Artwork (and this photo) by https://www.instagram.com/emberillustrations?igsh=bmoyeWZuNGFhbjM3
#DublinCanvas
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Today’s a banner day for D7 Play Streets!
From Third Space café in Smithfield in 2023 to a Play Street initiative for the entire city in 2025.
In 2023, myself and my friend, Sean Shanagher, organised a public meeting to see if people were interested in doing "play streets” across Dublin 7...
From Third Space café in Smithfield in 2023 to a Play Street initiative for the entire city in 2025.
In 2023, myself and my friend, Sean Shanagher, organised a public meeting to see if people were interested in doing "play streets” across Dublin 7...
September 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today’s a banner day for D7 Play Streets!
From Third Space café in Smithfield in 2023 to a Play Street initiative for the entire city in 2025.
In 2023, myself and my friend, Sean Shanagher, organised a public meeting to see if people were interested in doing "play streets” across Dublin 7...
From Third Space café in Smithfield in 2023 to a Play Street initiative for the entire city in 2025.
In 2023, myself and my friend, Sean Shanagher, organised a public meeting to see if people were interested in doing "play streets” across Dublin 7...
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Reposted by Dublin City Council BETA
Resharing my latest @forbes.com article - it's about play in cities, and how we're not doing enough to meet the needs of children. It features interviews with two experts in outdoor play from @sheffielduni.bsky.social ⚛️👩🔬🧪
www.forbes.com/sites/laurie...
www.forbes.com/sites/laurie...
How Can We Make Our Cities More Child-Friendly?
U.K.-based researchers say that we're failing children when it comes to urban design, ignoring their fundamental right to play in our cities.
www.forbes.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Resharing my latest @forbes.com article - it's about play in cities, and how we're not doing enough to meet the needs of children. It features interviews with two experts in outdoor play from @sheffielduni.bsky.social ⚛️👩🔬🧪
www.forbes.com/sites/laurie...
www.forbes.com/sites/laurie...
#CooktopBETA has completed 145 cooking cycles / 2,900 minutes of cooking.
We visit the trial twice a week to gather various metrics to help us to assess the trial.
This is one of the reasons why 'proximity to staff' is one of the criterion for picking trial locations. dccbeta.ie/process/arti...
We visit the trial twice a week to gather various metrics to help us to assess the trial.
This is one of the reasons why 'proximity to staff' is one of the criterion for picking trial locations. dccbeta.ie/process/arti...
September 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#CooktopBETA has completed 145 cooking cycles / 2,900 minutes of cooking.
We visit the trial twice a week to gather various metrics to help us to assess the trial.
This is one of the reasons why 'proximity to staff' is one of the criterion for picking trial locations. dccbeta.ie/process/arti...
We visit the trial twice a week to gather various metrics to help us to assess the trial.
This is one of the reasons why 'proximity to staff' is one of the criterion for picking trial locations. dccbeta.ie/process/arti...
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Company appointed to roll out up to 300 secure on-street ‘Bike Bunkers’ lockers in Dublin City
-- The Bunkers fit 6 bicycles in one car parking space, but the spaces are reserved for subscribers who get keys to the lockers. Bleeper, the company best known for its bicycle share service, has been…
-- The Bunkers fit 6 bicycles in one car parking space, but the spaces are reserved for subscribers who get keys to the lockers. Bleeper, the company best known for its bicycle share service, has been…
Company appointed to roll out up to 300 secure on-street ‘Bike Bunkers’ lockers in Dublin City
-- The Bunkers fit 6 bicycles in one car parking space, but the spaces are reserved for subscribers who get keys to the lockers. Bleeper, the company best known for its bicycle share service, has been appointed to roll out secure on-street 'Bike Bunkers' lockers in the Dublin City Council area. Dublin City Council issued a tender for the delivery of up to 300 'Bike Bunkers' branded lockers across the city to provide secure parking for people living in terraced houses or other homes, such as apartments, which do not have easy access to sheds.
irishcycle.com
September 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Company appointed to roll out up to 300 secure on-street ‘Bike Bunkers’ lockers in Dublin City
-- The Bunkers fit 6 bicycles in one car parking space, but the spaces are reserved for subscribers who get keys to the lockers. Bleeper, the company best known for its bicycle share service, has been…
-- The Bunkers fit 6 bicycles in one car parking space, but the spaces are reserved for subscribers who get keys to the lockers. Bleeper, the company best known for its bicycle share service, has been…
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Interesting podcast by Donal Fallon on Captain Ingram and the foundation of Dublin Fire Brigade
threecastlesburning.libsyn.com/fighting-the...
threecastlesburning.libsyn.com/fighting-the...
Three Castles Burning: Fighting the Flames: Captain James Robert Ingram
In 1860, a blaze in the Kildare Street Club led to the death of three workers and the destruction of an institution. Together with other fires of the era, this provided the imperative for a municipal ...
threecastlesburning.libsyn.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Interesting podcast by Donal Fallon on Captain Ingram and the foundation of Dublin Fire Brigade
threecastlesburning.libsyn.com/fighting-the...
threecastlesburning.libsyn.com/fighting-the...