1931 – Wiggins Teape, East Wall Dublin
Originally a factory for Fry-Cadbury and later Wiggins Teape, this large 1930s complex was demolished in 2001.
Originally a factory for Fry-Cadbury and later Wiggins Teape, this large 1930s complex was demolished in 2001.
Ceremonial gates to welcome the Papal Legate to the City of Dublin for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri was formally welcomed here by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Alternative plans for a proposed ‘Customs Examination Station’ to be located at Belcoo in December 1933.
The Parkgate entrance to the Phoenix Park was remodelled for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress. The original central piers of the gates were removed and a temporary structure erected as a triumphal archway for the faithful to walk through.
This temporary altar was constructed for the final blessing of the 1932 Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. Earlier in the day, there had been a Solemn Pontifical High Mass at 1 p.m.
The 31st International Eucharistic Congress, held in Dublin 22–26 June 1932, was one of the largest eucharistic congresses of the 20th century.
One the French style pissoirs imported prior to the 1932 Dublin Eucharistic Congress as part of a ‘clean up Dublin’ campaign.
The Roman Catholic equivalent of the Royal Archways constructed in the previous century. This wood and canvas Round Tower, 45 feet high,
This massive gasholder structure dominated the Dublin Skyline for many years. Constructed by the Alliance and Dublin Consumers Gas Company at the corner of Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and Cardiff Lane.
The former 1,200 Grand Cinema in the Dublin suburb of Drumcondra opened on 19th August 1934. It closed on 24th March 1968.