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Images of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (Images of Ireland)
Images of Dun LaoghaireRathdown - Images of Ireland Author:Pat Walsh "Images of Ireland: Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown" is a compilation of over 200 old postcards, posters, newspaper clippings and photographs stretching back into the late 19th Century. The images form part of the Local History Collection held by the Library Service of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County is one of the fou... more »r Local Authority areas in Dublin County and stretches from the border with Wicklow in the south to the sea coast to the east and North as far as Booterstown and Milltown. It includes areas like Dalkey, Killiney, Foxrock, Dundrum, Ballybrack and Dun Laoghaire itself. While the image of Dun Laoghaire most often seen in Ireland is that of Yachts and exclusive clubs, this book shows the more day to day aspects of life, from the workers cottages to the People's Park and includes images of the ordinary men and women going about their lives in ordinary ways. Combining striking images of the landmarks and official buildings with the beautiful landscape and street scenes of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, this book will appeal to all those who know, live or visit Dun Laogahire-Rathdown.« less