The Great Western Square area is located just south of St. Peter’s Church and school on the North Circular Road. It is bounded by Great Western Avenue to the north, Broadstone Bus depot to the south, the railway line to the west and Avondale Road to the east. The area includes Great Western Square and Great Western Villas.
Phibsborough developed from the second half of the 18th century on the main road north to Finglas and Glasnevin. The name derives from a Mr. Edward Phipps who bought property in the area during this period. The urban core of Phibsborough dates largely from this time with some early buildings surviving at Monck Place.
Developments such as the layout of North Circular Road and the Royal Canal in the late 18th century followed by the Midlands and Great Western Railway in the 1840’s accelerated development the 1840’s. The overall character of Phibsborough is defined by large areas of residential development mainly Victorian in date but also includes Georgian, Edwardian and modern buildings.
A number of houses from the first half of the 19th century survive, generally built of yellow-brown brick with parapet fronts and steps up to the ground floors. The consolidated development in the latter half of the 19th century left a fine stock of red-brick terraces associated with the Victorian period.
Great Western Square consists of three red-brick terraces of uniform design arranged around a green. Great Western Villas runs parallel to the southern side of Great Western Square. The houses were built in 1884 adjacent to the Broadstone Railway Line for the employees of the railway.
This Christmas I spent three days in Trim County Meath and it rained most of the time. On Wednesday the 27th it was so wet and stormy that it was impossible to take any photographs so I returned to Dublin ahead of schedule. As my Canon 5DIII performs very well in wet weather I decided to bring it with me instead of me rather than my Sony A7RIV or FX30. Another advantage it is fitted with a GPS unit.
Founded by the renowned Bishop Simon de Rochfort in 1202, the Priory was initially home to the Order of the Crutched Friars, a group of pious men dedicated to ministering to the sick and the poor. Over the centuries, the Priory evolved into a hub of spiritual and social activity, providing solace and support to the community.
The Priory’s architecture bears witness to its diverse history. The imposing three-story tower, dating back to the 15th century, hints at its role as a defensive structure. The graceful nave and chancel of the church, with their striking three-light window, speak to the Priory’s sacred purpose.
In 1540, the Priory’s fortunes took a dramatic turn during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, a series of events that scattered monastic communities across Ireland. The Priory’s buildings were commandeered for various purposes, including a residence and a hospital.
Despite its turbulent past, the Priory of St. John the Baptist remains a captivating sight. Today, its ruins stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of Trim and its enduring connection to Ireland’s rich history.
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