flange lubricator Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Open House Dublin 4th -6th Oct 2013 This event which is organised by The Irish Architecture Foundation on the first weekend of October every year opens up buildings around Dublin City to the public , this year event covers 100 buildings highlights from a transport viewpoint are . 1. The Directors House Broadstone Railway Station by John Mulvany. 2. Connolly Station . 3. Donnybrook Bus Garage. The highlight for me last year was undoubtedly Donnybrook Bus Garage by Michael Scott completed in 1952. The tour was made even better by the insightful and informative Dublin bus staff giving the tours, if you want to find out what Donnybrook bus garage and Sydney Opera house have in common then go along and find out . Also some persevered buses are on display. All events are FREE check out http://www.openhousedublin.com Quote
Glenderg Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 Good post FL. Some of the lads might definitely be interested in Connolly for sure. I'll be there with bells on http://openhousedublin.com/index.php/tour/connolly-station Full list here http://openhousedublin.com/index.php/listings Some of the better ones are lottery only, like the Fitzgerald Terminal at Dublin Airport Quote
RedRich Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Connolly is definitely an iconic building. Even the refurbishment hasn't taken away from it. Rich, Quote
Warbonnet Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Judging by the times I should be able to get Connolly and Donnybrook garage in on the one day. Must bring the camera, fantastic opportunity to get some otherwise unseen views! Quote
Glenderg Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Judging by the times I should be able to get Connolly and Donnybrook garage in on the one day. Must bring the camera, fantastic opportunity to get some otherwise unseen views! My strategy is to get early before my peers get jaded and fed up. Also an excuse to relive student life with a couple of early sups afterward. Innaugaral meet of Scratchers & Kitbashers Anonymous. [ dont mind scotts bus depot fran, its the top floor of busaras you wanna see!] Quote
Warbonnet Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 My strategy is to get early before my peers get jaded and fed up. Also an excuse to relive student life with a couple of early sups afterward. Innaugaral meet of Scratchers & Kitbashers Anonymous. [ dont mind scotts bus depot fran, its the top floor of busaras you wanna see!] Sounds good to me man, old buses in attendance at Donnybrook though apparently. all three could be tempting but the stool in Neds might just win out for me! Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Anyone heading to this today? I intend to, just need to get out of the bed! Quote
Grange Castle Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Went to Donnybrook today. Have to be honest, I wasnt really looking at the building just wanted to get close to the buses. Nice selection of buses on show ! Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Went to Donnybrook today. Have to be honest, I wasnt really looking at the building just wanted to get close to the buses. Nice selection of buses on show ! Any pictures Grange Castle? Quote
Grange Castle Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Any pictures Grange Castle? Have a few on my phone Brian. I'll try and upload them later, may have to re size them first Quote
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