Fairview Marino Local History
@fmlocalhistory.bsky.social
Local History of Fairview, Marino and adjoining areas
All Hallows
Colourised aerial photo from 1947.
Lots of interesting detail.
Any observations?
#AllHallows #GriffithAvenue #GraceparkRoad #Rosmini
#FMLH
Colourised aerial photo from 1947.
Lots of interesting detail.
Any observations?
#AllHallows #GriffithAvenue #GraceparkRoad #Rosmini
#FMLH
July 28, 2026 at 6:52 PM
All Hallows
Colourised aerial photo from 1947.
Lots of interesting detail.
Any observations?
#AllHallows #GriffithAvenue #GraceparkRoad #Rosmini
#FMLH
Colourised aerial photo from 1947.
Lots of interesting detail.
Any observations?
#AllHallows #GriffithAvenue #GraceparkRoad #Rosmini
#FMLH
Well done Dublin City Council for holding a "We Love July Day" in Fairview Park.
Music, performance, storytelling, art, play, discovery and a precursor to the All Ireland Senior Football Final in Croke Park between Mayo and Kerry.
Cracking goal by Michael Darragh MacAuley for Mayo #GAA
#FMLH
Music, performance, storytelling, art, play, discovery and a precursor to the All Ireland Senior Football Final in Croke Park between Mayo and Kerry.
Cracking goal by Michael Darragh MacAuley for Mayo #GAA
#FMLH
July 27, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Tennis Courts on grounds off Philipsburgh Avenue, 1969.
Former CYMS premises. Colourised from the original black and white photo
#Fairview #FairviewCY #TennisCourts #PhilipsburghAvenue
#FMLH
Former CYMS premises. Colourised from the original black and white photo
#Fairview #FairviewCY #TennisCourts #PhilipsburghAvenue
#FMLH
July 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Tennis Courts on grounds off Philipsburgh Avenue, 1969.
Former CYMS premises. Colourised from the original black and white photo
#Fairview #FairviewCY #TennisCourts #PhilipsburghAvenue
#FMLH
Former CYMS premises. Colourised from the original black and white photo
#Fairview #FairviewCY #TennisCourts #PhilipsburghAvenue
#FMLH
The colourising of this black and white photo from 1971 really gives a brand new impression of this location.
Any thoughts or insights?
#Fairview #GrandCinema #Colourised #SecretOfSantaVittoria #FMLH
Any thoughts or insights?
#Fairview #GrandCinema #Colourised #SecretOfSantaVittoria #FMLH
July 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
The colourising of this black and white photo from 1971 really gives a brand new impression of this location.
Any thoughts or insights?
#Fairview #GrandCinema #Colourised #SecretOfSantaVittoria #FMLH
Any thoughts or insights?
#Fairview #GrandCinema #Colourised #SecretOfSantaVittoria #FMLH
Very speedy progress at the Richmond Village development site at St Vincent's Hospital, Richmond Road.
Recordings and photos taken 9 July 2026
#FlyingUp #RichmondVillage #StVincentsHospital #RichmondRoad #FMLH
Recordings and photos taken 9 July 2026
#FlyingUp #RichmondVillage #StVincentsHospital #RichmondRoad #FMLH
July 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Very speedy progress at the Richmond Village development site at St Vincent's Hospital, Richmond Road.
Recordings and photos taken 9 July 2026
#FlyingUp #RichmondVillage #StVincentsHospital #RichmondRoad #FMLH
Recordings and photos taken 9 July 2026
#FlyingUp #RichmondVillage #StVincentsHospital #RichmondRoad #FMLH
Building progress update - new development at the back of the former Edge's site.
Photos taken 5 July 2026
#BuildingProgress #Fairview #FairviewStrand #EdgesCorner #FMLH
Photos taken 5 July 2026
#BuildingProgress #Fairview #FairviewStrand #EdgesCorner #FMLH
July 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Building progress update - new development at the back of the former Edge's site.
Photos taken 5 July 2026
#BuildingProgress #Fairview #FairviewStrand #EdgesCorner #FMLH
Photos taken 5 July 2026
#BuildingProgress #Fairview #FairviewStrand #EdgesCorner #FMLH
How did some colorising AI software upgrade this great early 1900s photo of the Clontarf Promenade at Hollybrook Road
Used 7 different apps and websites. Many other software choices available
Fascinating detail emerges
Gemini great job but lost some photo. Not much between ChatGPT/MetaAI
#FMLH
Used 7 different apps and websites. Many other software choices available
Fascinating detail emerges
Gemini great job but lost some photo. Not much between ChatGPT/MetaAI
#FMLH
July 4, 2026 at 12:13 PM
How did some colorising AI software upgrade this great early 1900s photo of the Clontarf Promenade at Hollybrook Road
Used 7 different apps and websites. Many other software choices available
Fascinating detail emerges
Gemini great job but lost some photo. Not much between ChatGPT/MetaAI
#FMLH
Used 7 different apps and websites. Many other software choices available
Fascinating detail emerges
Gemini great job but lost some photo. Not much between ChatGPT/MetaAI
#FMLH
Fascinating colourised British Pathe coverage following the dropping of three high explosive bombs on the North Strand/Summerhill area in the early hours, 31 May 1941
Terrible loss
28 killed
100 injured
300 houses destroyed
German Government later accepts responsibility. Expresses regret
#FMLH
Terrible loss
28 killed
100 injured
300 houses destroyed
German Government later accepts responsibility. Expresses regret
#FMLH
July 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Fascinating colourised British Pathe coverage following the dropping of three high explosive bombs on the North Strand/Summerhill area in the early hours, 31 May 1941
Terrible loss
28 killed
100 injured
300 houses destroyed
German Government later accepts responsibility. Expresses regret
#FMLH
Terrible loss
28 killed
100 injured
300 houses destroyed
German Government later accepts responsibility. Expresses regret
#FMLH
The colourising of this image of the Fairview floods in December 1954 - when the River Tolka burst its banks during a high tide - highlights many interesting and changing features of the Fairview Marino area.
St Joseph's secondary and primary schools for example
#Flooding
#FMLH
St Joseph's secondary and primary schools for example
#Flooding
#FMLH
July 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A very poor low quality resolution image of Edge's Corner and Fairview in 1940 has been transformered into a wonderful colourful and detailed image using AI.
Fantastic to see the detail
emerging. What are your observations ...
#EdgesCorner #Fairview #FairviewStrand #Colourised #FMLH
Fantastic to see the detail
emerging. What are your observations ...
#EdgesCorner #Fairview #FairviewStrand #Colourised #FMLH
June 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
A very poor low quality resolution image of Edge's Corner and Fairview in 1940 has been transformered into a wonderful colourful and detailed image using AI.
Fantastic to see the detail
emerging. What are your observations ...
#EdgesCorner #Fairview #FairviewStrand #Colourised #FMLH
Fantastic to see the detail
emerging. What are your observations ...
#EdgesCorner #Fairview #FairviewStrand #Colourised #FMLH
Colorising this 1922 photo using AI has brought out fantastic detail
Edge's Hardware, Fairview Strand - the first road side petrol pump on the northside of Dublin. Shell petrol
Boy beside pump is George Edge. Man in the shop coat is Elias Edge senior
Fantastic photo full of history
#FMLH
Edge's Hardware, Fairview Strand - the first road side petrol pump on the northside of Dublin. Shell petrol
Boy beside pump is George Edge. Man in the shop coat is Elias Edge senior
Fantastic photo full of history
#FMLH
June 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Colorising this 1922 photo using AI has brought out fantastic detail
Edge's Hardware, Fairview Strand - the first road side petrol pump on the northside of Dublin. Shell petrol
Boy beside pump is George Edge. Man in the shop coat is Elias Edge senior
Fantastic photo full of history
#FMLH
Edge's Hardware, Fairview Strand - the first road side petrol pump on the northside of Dublin. Shell petrol
Boy beside pump is George Edge. Man in the shop coat is Elias Edge senior
Fantastic photo full of history
#FMLH
Always enjoy this view of the Clontarf Promenade.
June 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Always enjoy this view of the Clontarf Promenade.
In the distance
Exploring the Clontarf - Eastpoint Area.
Hot sunny day, fantastic views and a great place for a walk
#Clontarf #Eastpoint #Walkway #HiddenCove #FMLH
Exploring the Clontarf - Eastpoint Area.
Hot sunny day, fantastic views and a great place for a walk
#Clontarf #Eastpoint #Walkway #HiddenCove #FMLH
June 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
In the distance
Exploring the Clontarf - Eastpoint Area.
Hot sunny day, fantastic views and a great place for a walk
#Clontarf #Eastpoint #Walkway #HiddenCove #FMLH
Exploring the Clontarf - Eastpoint Area.
Hot sunny day, fantastic views and a great place for a walk
#Clontarf #Eastpoint #Walkway #HiddenCove #FMLH
These articulated lorries get everywhere.
Whatever they want.
Only the narrowest of paths needed. Decent width alongside Fairview Park.
All part of the preparations for the Fairview Park Summer Concerts 2026
#FairviewPark #FairviewParkConcerts #Lorry #RoadDiversion #FMLH
Whatever they want.
Only the narrowest of paths needed. Decent width alongside Fairview Park.
All part of the preparations for the Fairview Park Summer Concerts 2026
#FairviewPark #FairviewParkConcerts #Lorry #RoadDiversion #FMLH
June 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
These articulated lorries get everywhere.
Whatever they want.
Only the narrowest of paths needed. Decent width alongside Fairview Park.
All part of the preparations for the Fairview Park Summer Concerts 2026
#FairviewPark #FairviewParkConcerts #Lorry #RoadDiversion #FMLH
Whatever they want.
Only the narrowest of paths needed. Decent width alongside Fairview Park.
All part of the preparations for the Fairview Park Summer Concerts 2026
#FairviewPark #FairviewParkConcerts #Lorry #RoadDiversion #FMLH
Fairview and Marino on a glorious sunny day is hard to beat.
Love going for a walk along here and through Fairview Park
#Fairview #Marino #MarinoMart #GloriousDay #FMLH
Love going for a walk along here and through Fairview Park
#Fairview #Marino #MarinoMart #GloriousDay #FMLH
May 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Fairview and Marino on a glorious sunny day is hard to beat.
Love going for a walk along here and through Fairview Park
#Fairview #Marino #MarinoMart #GloriousDay #FMLH
Love going for a walk along here and through Fairview Park
#Fairview #Marino #MarinoMart #GloriousDay #FMLH
Visual progress update on the building development at the Fairview CY site, Philipsburgh Avenue.
My first views on progress from the pitch and putt course
#FairviewCY #PhilipsburghAvenue #BuildingUpdate #PitchAndPutt #FMLH
My first views on progress from the pitch and putt course
#FairviewCY #PhilipsburghAvenue #BuildingUpdate #PitchAndPutt #FMLH
May 18, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Visual progress update on the building development at the Fairview CY site, Philipsburgh Avenue.
My first views on progress from the pitch and putt course
#FairviewCY #PhilipsburghAvenue #BuildingUpdate #PitchAndPutt #FMLH
My first views on progress from the pitch and putt course
#FairviewCY #PhilipsburghAvenue #BuildingUpdate #PitchAndPutt #FMLH
Well done to all the businesses who were open for the Darkness Into Light Walk on the Clontarf Promenade
@pietahouse.bsky.social a fantastic cause
Great to have important nourishment available. Wait times longish but worth it
Darkness providing an indication of time. First image at 4.10 am #FMLH
@pietahouse.bsky.social a fantastic cause
Great to have important nourishment available. Wait times longish but worth it
Darkness providing an indication of time. First image at 4.10 am #FMLH
May 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Well done to all the businesses who were open for the Darkness Into Light Walk on the Clontarf Promenade
@pietahouse.bsky.social a fantastic cause
Great to have important nourishment available. Wait times longish but worth it
Darkness providing an indication of time. First image at 4.10 am #FMLH
@pietahouse.bsky.social a fantastic cause
Great to have important nourishment available. Wait times longish but worth it
Darkness providing an indication of time. First image at 4.10 am #FMLH
Watching the progress of the new building site at St. Vincent's Hospital on the Richmond Road.
800 new homes, Richmond Village, to be developed under the auspices of the Land Development Authority.
Novel idea that infrastructure works would actually accompany a housing development
#FMLH
800 new homes, Richmond Village, to be developed under the auspices of the Land Development Authority.
Novel idea that infrastructure works would actually accompany a housing development
#FMLH
April 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Watching the progress of the new building site at St. Vincent's Hospital on the Richmond Road.
800 new homes, Richmond Village, to be developed under the auspices of the Land Development Authority.
Novel idea that infrastructure works would actually accompany a housing development
#FMLH
800 new homes, Richmond Village, to be developed under the auspices of the Land Development Authority.
Novel idea that infrastructure works would actually accompany a housing development
#FMLH
Getting there.
More work this week on the flood defences at Clontarf.
Native Irish holly was planted which will eventually conceal the concrete blocks when viewed from the road. It's a good improvement.
A lot of work done by Barry Heneghan TD on this. Well done also Dublin City Council
#FMLH
More work this week on the flood defences at Clontarf.
Native Irish holly was planted which will eventually conceal the concrete blocks when viewed from the road. It's a good improvement.
A lot of work done by Barry Heneghan TD on this. Well done also Dublin City Council
#FMLH
March 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Getting there.
More work this week on the flood defences at Clontarf.
Native Irish holly was planted which will eventually conceal the concrete blocks when viewed from the road. It's a good improvement.
A lot of work done by Barry Heneghan TD on this. Well done also Dublin City Council
#FMLH
More work this week on the flood defences at Clontarf.
Native Irish holly was planted which will eventually conceal the concrete blocks when viewed from the road. It's a good improvement.
A lot of work done by Barry Heneghan TD on this. Well done also Dublin City Council
#FMLH
Very rare
Yes, finally .....
A glorious day
On the promenade
In Costa Del Clontarf
#GloriousDay #Promenade
#Clontarf #CostaDelClontarf
#FMLH
Yes, finally .....
A glorious day
On the promenade
In Costa Del Clontarf
#GloriousDay #Promenade
#Clontarf #CostaDelClontarf
#FMLH
March 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Very rare
Yes, finally .....
A glorious day
On the promenade
In Costa Del Clontarf
#GloriousDay #Promenade
#Clontarf #CostaDelClontarf
#FMLH
Yes, finally .....
A glorious day
On the promenade
In Costa Del Clontarf
#GloriousDay #Promenade
#Clontarf #CostaDelClontarf
#FMLH
Some great Newcomen Bridge, North Strand, historical images.
Built 1790. As was customary at the time, bridges were named after directors/major shareholders of the canal company, 1789 -1807. In this case, Sir William Newcomen, the company secretary
#NewcomenBridge #RoyalCanal #LockKeeper #FMLH
Built 1790. As was customary at the time, bridges were named after directors/major shareholders of the canal company, 1789 -1807. In this case, Sir William Newcomen, the company secretary
#NewcomenBridge #RoyalCanal #LockKeeper #FMLH
February 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Some great Newcomen Bridge, North Strand, historical images.
Built 1790. As was customary at the time, bridges were named after directors/major shareholders of the canal company, 1789 -1807. In this case, Sir William Newcomen, the company secretary
#NewcomenBridge #RoyalCanal #LockKeeper #FMLH
Built 1790. As was customary at the time, bridges were named after directors/major shareholders of the canal company, 1789 -1807. In this case, Sir William Newcomen, the company secretary
#NewcomenBridge #RoyalCanal #LockKeeper #FMLH
Marino Mart to Fairview - view from Dublin Bus.
Slightly accelerated pace of 1.5 😃
Thursday 19 February, amazingly no rain
#Marino #MarinoMart #Fairview #DublinBus #FMLH
Slightly accelerated pace of 1.5 😃
Thursday 19 February, amazingly no rain
#Marino #MarinoMart #Fairview #DublinBus #FMLH
February 20, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Marino Mart to Fairview - view from Dublin Bus.
Slightly accelerated pace of 1.5 😃
Thursday 19 February, amazingly no rain
#Marino #MarinoMart #Fairview #DublinBus #FMLH
Slightly accelerated pace of 1.5 😃
Thursday 19 February, amazingly no rain
#Marino #MarinoMart #Fairview #DublinBus #FMLH
New Building Development on Philipsburgh Avenue. Site of the former CYMC premises. 42 one bedroom age friendly apartments for older people. Has a completion date of Spring 2027. Photos taken 18 February 2026 #PhilipsburghAvenue #Fairview #ComingSoon #FairviewCYMC #FMLH
February 19, 2026 at 9:58 PM
New Building Development on Philipsburgh Avenue. Site of the former CYMC premises. 42 one bedroom age friendly apartments for older people. Has a completion date of Spring 2027. Photos taken 18 February 2026 #PhilipsburghAvenue #Fairview #ComingSoon #FairviewCYMC #FMLH
Flood damage at the Clontarf Baths.
Updates by Barry Henaghan TD and Alan Betson/The Irish Times
#Flooding #Clontarf #ClontarfBaths #ClontarfPromenade #FMLH
Updates by Barry Henaghan TD and Alan Betson/The Irish Times
#Flooding #Clontarf #ClontarfBaths #ClontarfPromenade #FMLH
February 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Flood damage at the Clontarf Baths.
Updates by Barry Henaghan TD and Alan Betson/The Irish Times
#Flooding #Clontarf #ClontarfBaths #ClontarfPromenade #FMLH
Updates by Barry Henaghan TD and Alan Betson/The Irish Times
#Flooding #Clontarf #ClontarfBaths #ClontarfPromenade #FMLH