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Whether it's an obsession with the Kardashians or a penchant for a pretty sunset, there's a specialist Insta account out there waiting for you.

Instagram happens to do foodie accounts particularly well, and we've found a few Irish Instagrams that make us simultaneously drool, delight, and deliberate our diets.

We've also found some niche accounts for the vegans and gluten-intolerant who walk among us. Bon appetit! 

6. @Dublin Gluten Free

Whether it's a dietary requirement or a sign of the times, gluten-free options have become more and more accessible and, in some circles, trendy.

This handy little Instagram gives a low down of the best GF products, both in restaurants and in supermarkets, and even includes some nifty recipes. 

5. @Vegan Dublin

 

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Veganism is really taking off on Irish shores, and whether you've gone plant-based to save the animals or improve your physique, this page reveals some great little gems from the Irish vegan cuisine scene.

Full of beautiful, envy-evoking snaps of the heartiest vegan food, you'll be spoiled for meal ideas.

4. @Dublin Brunch

Brunch is the best meal of the day, and if we have a little mimosa to go with it, who's to judge?

This brunch guide celebrates some of the best brunch spots around, focusing on fresh Irish food. 

3. @Wine and Dine Dublin

Like a little tipple with your evening meal?

This guide is unique as, while it indulges at some of Dublin's best eateries, it also covers cocktails and vinos, too.

2. @Dublin Brunch Guide

OK, sorry; we love brunch too much!

This brunch guided deserves a mention for it's delightful coffee shots and artful photography. Oh, and the food looks pretty damn good too. 

1. @Yummy Dublin

 

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Coming in at number one is Yummy Dublin, a complete smorgasbord of the greatest grub Dublin has to offer. 

From belly-busting burritos to dreamy doughnuts, take the ultimate taste tour of this fair city via Instagram, Just be sure to wear your eating pants.

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Dublin renters have been urged to look out for a new scam that has been doing the rounds on property letting websites. 

The con artist behind the scam post ads for unavailable properties and tries to gain the interested party's trust by sharing his drivers licence and a picture of himself. Both items of identification has been stolen from another person. 

Fake contracts outlining the terms and conditions of the letting have also been sent to prospective tenants. 

The scam first came to the attention of the Garda after the man whose identity had been stolen reported the crime. 

It seems the man handed over his details when the criminal posed as a prospective tenant. 

According to Independent.ie, at least one fake advertisement was posted on Daft.ie by the scammer for a three-bedroom property in Dublin 4.

The con artist demands two months rent before, as well as a deposit, before the property can even be viewed.

These types of scams have resulted in many desperate renters handing over thousands of euros for lettings that don't exist. 

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It's essential to vote in the upcoming referendum to repeal the 8th amendment, and with 50,000 extra people registered, the country is counting down to the day.

In the run up, we're doing the usual – working, cocktails with the gals and keeping on top of our appointments, including our nails. 

Chipped Nail Bar Dublin is offering FREE nail art this week with every mani, all in  the name of reminding people to get out and vote next Friday. 

All voters with a polling card get free nail art of their choice with their polish, shellac or gels.

As well as getting some nail embellishments, there's also a chance to win €250 worth of manis and cocktails from Chipped's neighbour, PYG. 

With cocktails at two-for-one most days of the week, that's a lot of espresso martinis and gin. 

To win, all you have to do is post a picture of your mani to Instagram with the hashtag #CHIPPEDPYGtails.

Then tag you bestie who you would share you two-for-one cocktails, and double your chance of winning by following Chipped on Insta. 

The winner will be announced on the day of the referendum, so get artsy with those talons. 

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After wowing crowds in Cork, Galway and Belfast, Ed Sheeran will close his biggest ever Irish tour in Dublin's Pheonix Park this weekend. 

And what better way to prepare for the gig of the summer than loading up on a delicious pre-Ed brunch this Saturday? 

Located on Dublin's George's Street, NoLIta is offering concert-goers a unique pre-party experience in the hours running up to the big event. 

For just €21, you'll be fed, watered, and even transported directly to the gig. 

Choose a dish from NoLIta's new Summer Brunch menu and wash it down with a house drink all while listening to all your favourite Ed Sheeran jams and getting fired up for the night ahead. 

The bus to the Phoenix Park will leave NoLIta at 5.30pm.

Tickets for the 1.30pm brunch sitting are available here. Each ticket includes: 

  • One Brunch Main from the NoLIta Summer Brunch Menu 

  • One House Drink (Pint, Glass of Wine, Spirit & Splash, 330ml Bottle)

  • One Seat on the Bus to Ed Sheeran

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New figures from Daft.ie show Dublin's rental market favours tourists and those looking for short-term accommodation. 

According to the research, 53 per cent of the capital's rental properties are listed as short-term lets, with many landlords choosing to rent their homes via Airbnb. 

As of yesterday, there were 1,259 long-term rental properties available in Dublin, though that figure is expected to fall below 1,000 by the end of this year. 

The co-founder of Daft.ie, Eamonn Fallon, said: “Action urgently needs to be taken to increase supply, both in Dublin and nationwide. The country needs close to 50,000 homes a year to cater to underlying housing demand, both market and social. Of the 50,000 homes, 15,000 are needed for the rental market with 10,000 of those in the capital.

Meanwhile, despite the the introduction of rent pressure zones, rent in and around the Dublin area have continued to rise steadily. 

Martin Clancy of Daft.ie said: “Rents have been rising as supply continues to bottom out nationwide. Despite a cap of 4% on sitting tenants, rental inflation has been above 10% nationwide and shows no sign of abating without a sharp increase in supply.”

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Fresh from a hugely successful run of concerts in Cork, Galway and Belfast, Ed Sheeran will close his biggest ever Irish tour in Dublin's Pheonix Park this weekend. 

The flame-headed singer will take to the stage this Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with over 180,000 expected to attend over the three days. 

As with all large-scale events, there are a few vital pieces of information to be aware of: 

Getting there 

Gates will open at 5pm and early queueing will not be permitted. 

Concert-goers and locals have also been warned of road closures over the course of the concerts, including:

  • Castleknock Road from junction at Auburn Avenue up to Ashtown Gate – all days from 4pm to 1am.

  • Blackhorse Avenue from Ashtown Gate to Nephin Road – all days from 4pm to 1am.

  • Chesterfield Avenue East Bound – all days from 4pm to 1am.

  • Chesterfield Avenue West Bound – all days from 6pm to 1am.

  • Parkgate Street Wolfe Tone Quay to Father Mathew Bridge – all days from 9pm to 1am.

  • Conyngham Road (from Island Bridge to Parkgate Street – all days from 9pm to 1am.

Shuttle buses will depart form Custom House Quay every half an hour between 3pm and 7pm on each day. You can book your spot here

Entry requirements 

In order to gain access to the venue you'll need to bring tickets as well as the credit/ debit card (a photocopy will do) you used to buy the tickets. 

A valid ID that reflects the family name of the person who booked the tickets will also be required. 

Bags and banned items 

A spokesperson for Aiken promotions has advised concert-goers to not bring a bag unless it's "totally necessary."

People without bags will be Fast-tracked. If you must bring a bag it needs to be less than A4 size. Bags larger than A4 size will not be allowed into the stadium.

Support acts and stage times 

Irish trad band Beoga will kick things off a 5.45pm, before singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson takes to the stage at 6.30pm. 

Ciao adios hit-maker Anne Marie will be tasked with hyping up the crowed form 7.30pm before Ed Sheeran takes the spotlight at 8.45pm. 

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The Irish Restaurant Awards took place last night in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, with over 1,000 restaurateurs and staff attending the black tie event.

While establishments from all around Ireland received accolades, Dublin 2 eatery Etto got the most coveted price of Restaurant of the Year.

Their daily changing, seasonal menu, is served in a relaxed and informal environment and if you haven't already, you need to pay them a visit. Don't worry, it won't cost you an arm and a leg: they have many totally affordable options.

 

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Jess Murphy from Kai Restaurant in Galway took home the Best Chef accolade. Originally from New Zealand, the talented chef never cease to amaze with her world-class brunch and fantastic dinner menu, using fresh, organic produce from local suppliers. 

Now in its tenth year, the Awards collected 90,000 online nominations for Irish restaurants and hospitality businesses this year.

Attendees were treated to a six-course gala dinner, prepared by a line-up of Ireland’s most high-profiled chefs.

See below for the full list of winners

Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant winners:
Dublin – The Marker Hotel
Connaught – Wilde's at The Lodge
Leinster – Ballyfin Demesne
Munster – Park Hotel Kenmare
Ulster – Newforge House

All-Ireland – Park Hotel Kenmare

Best Gastro Pub winners:
Dublin – The Legal Eagle
Connaught – Cronin's Sheebeen
Leinster – Lennons Gastro Pub
Munster – Moorings
Ulster – The Brewer's House

All-Ireland – The Legal Eagle

Best Newcomer winners:
Dublin – Michael's Mount Merrion
Connaught – Hooked
Leinster – Barrows Keep
Munster – Dooks Fine Foods Fethard
Ulster – Clenaghans

All-Ireland – Clenaghans

Best Cafe winners:
Dublin – Honey Truffle
Connaught – Pudding Row
Leinster – Strandfield Café
Munster – Maison Gourmet
Ulster – The Jolly Sandwich Bar

All-Ireland – Pudding Row

Best Wine Experience winners:
Dublin – Piglet Wine Bar
Connaught – Aniar Restaurant and Boutique Cookery School 
Leinster – La Touche Wines 4 U
Munster – The Black Pig
Ulster – Ox Cave

All-Ireland – Piglet Wine Bar

Best World Cuisine winners:
Dublin – Nightmarket
Connaught – MoMA Restaurant
Leinster – Pink Salt Indian Restaurant 
Munster – Palmento
Ulster – Tuk Tuk Asian Bistro

All-Ireland – Nightmarket

Best Kids Size Me:
Dublin – Michael's Mount Merrion
Connaught – Gather Restaurant 
Leinster – Platform Pizza Bar
Munster – GROW HQ Café and Food Education Centre 
Ulster – Amici 

All-Ireland – Michaels Mount Merrion

Best Local Food Hero winners:
Dublin – Jenny & Patrick McNally of McNally Family Farm
All-Ireland – Mark Murphy & Mark Doe of The Apprentice Chef Programme

Best Casual Dining winners:
Dublin – Hey Donna
Connaught – Gather Restaurant 
Leinster – Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar
Munster – PILGRIM'S
Ulster – Shu Restaurant Belfast

All-Ireland – PILGRIM'S

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine winners:
Dublin – Craft Restaurant 
Connaught – Tartare Café + Wine Bar
Leinster – Kernel Bar & Kitchen
Munster – SAGE Restaurant
Ulster – 28 Darling St

All-Ireland – Craft Restaurant

Best Restaurant Manager winners:
Dublin – Talha Pasha of Michael's Mount Merrion
Connaught – Lee Hanifa of The Cottage Restaurant
Leinster – Joanne Harding of the Aldridge Lodge
Munster – Sally O'Brien of Farmgate Restaurant and Country Store 
Ulster – Saul McConnell  of NOBLE. Holywood

All-Ireland – Sally O'Brien of Farmgate Restaurant and Country Store 

Best ‘Free From’ winners:
Dublin – I Monelli
Connaught – Sweet Beat Café 
Leinster – Zucchini's Restaurant
Munster – Nutrilicious Food Co
Ulster – The Dirty Duck

All-Ireland – Sweet Beat Café 

Best Customer Service winners:
Dublin – Etto
Connaught – House of Plates
Leinster – Roundwood House
Munster – The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
Ulster – Harvey's Point

All-Ireland – Harvey's Point

Pub of the Year winners:
Dublin – Walshs Stoneybatter
Connaught – Flynns Bar
Leinster – Morrisseys
Munster – Murphy's Bar Brandon
Ulster – Tomneys Bar

All-Ireland – Walshs Stoneybatter

 

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Best Chef winners:
Dublin – Barry Sun Jian of Etto
Connaught – Jess Murphy of Kai Restaurant
Leinster – Sam Moody at Ballyfin Demesne
Munster – Aidan McGrath of Wild Honey Inn
Ulster – Chris McGowan of Wine & Brine

All-Ireland – Jess Murphy of Kai Restaurant

Best Restaurant winners:
Dublin – Etto
Connaught – Cian's on Bridge Street
Leinster – TwoCooks Restaurant & Wine Bar
Munster – Mews Restaurant 
Ulster – The Muddlers Club

All-Ireland – Etto

National winners:
Best Private Dining & Club Restaurant – Locks Windsor Terrace
Best Cocktail Experience – The Sidecar at The Westbury 
Best Cookery School – MacNean House & Restaurant
Best Seafood Experience – Klaw Seafood Restaurant
Best Digital Marketing – Kai Restaurant

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We may be coming off the back of a Bank Holiday weekend, but that doesn't mean we don't deserve a few post-work tipples this Friday. 

Tomorrow night, the final instalment of The Hop House presents by Hop House 13 will take place in Whelan's on Wexford Street. 

Entertainment on the night will be provided by the recent Choice Music Prize winner Ships, as well as LUMO Club and Telephone DJs. 

The organisers have teamed up with local street food vendors including contemporary Chinese restaurant Hang Dai, The Big Blue Bus at The Bernard Shaw and The Brazilian Kitchen at Wigwam to create a range of dishes to complement Hop House 13. 

If you're feeling adventurous, Hang Dai will be putting their creative edge on a traditional Super Noodle dish served with crispy squid and wild garlic mayo, while Pedro from the Brazilian Kitchen will be serving up a range of pastels, a firm street food favourite in Brazil.

Tickets to The Hop House can be found at www.thehophouse.eventbrite.ie and are €12 incl. booking fee, plus a complimentary pint of Hop House 13 and two street food dishes.

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When we think of our weekend rituals, brunch is a sacred custom observed by gal (and guy) pals up and down the country. 

Dublin is known for it's decadent eateries and hipster cafes, serving brunch until late throughout the weekend, but it may surprise you to hear that one of the city's newest and most popular hot spots has just recently introduced a brunch menu. 

George's Street's No LIta launched their Summer Brunch this weekend, and while you may associate the opulent, New York style late bar with after-work drinks or nights out, the crew know exactly how to throw a boozy brunch. 

The new menu was carefully honed over a number of months, after No LIta received a swathe of feedback from patrons requesting that they host a brunch. 

It's no surprise that frequenters of the establishment would want to spend their afternoons as well as their evenings in the three-story saloon.

Boasting a cocktail menu that would make The Dead Rabbit quiver, the interiors of the bar are simultaneously sumptuous and modern. 

The lower floor plays host to a covetable parquet, furnished with red leather seating and a proclamation on the wall: 'Good Times at NoLita' situated right beside their enormous woodfire pizza oven (imported from Italy, along with the Michelin starred pizza chefs).' 

Once you ascend the sweeping staircase, a sharp left hand turn takes you through to the terrace, which frankly I would move into instantly would I not assume the rent would be astronomical. 

High, open ceilings, green leather-coated curved booths and a plethora of plant life bring the outdoors inside, and Kim K herself would proclaim the light flooding the terrace to be 'literally perfect.' 

Vast doors oen into the gilded smoking area, littered with botanical printed cushions and yet more leafy vegetation in Grecian planters, situated under a sparking chandelier adjacent to a sweeping, Tanqueray lined bar. 

Settling in to the booth, my brunch buddy and I flicked over the cocktail menu, settling on two house favourites, The New York Porn Star and a classic Aperol Spritz to start. 

However, our attentions wavered when we clocked the giant silver tub of alcoholic ice-pops sitting on ice at the bar. 

The selection includes Vodka and Watermelon, Prosecco and Peach Bellini and Raspberry Frosé, so obviously we had to try them all. 

The pops are offered as a dessert option for the brunch menu, or can be nabbed for only €5 quid if you're just there for the booze. 

Once the cocktails had been secured and liberally slurped, we turned our attention to the food menu.

While not the most risky menu, all of the classics were present and accounted for – Eggs Benedict, New York Style Pancakes, Superfood salad and the NoLIta Grill, a healthier version of your Sunday fry-up. 

For vegetarians, any of the options can be made veggie as every item is made to order. One word for the vegans or lactose intolerant though, there are no speciality milks, just dairy. 

A welcome and staunchy addition to the brunch menu are the NoLIta Burger and the Carbonara, for the ravenous or hungover. 

We opted to split one of the pizzas from their extensive brunch pizza menu, and went for the Eggs Florentine with a side of truffle fries.

Originally we were angling for a side of truffle fries each, but on the waitresses portion warning, we decided to just order one serving, and thanks to the generous portion definitely weren't left feeling like we could have had more. 

The Eggs Florentine came on a bed of perfectly sauteed spinach, with just the right helping of hollandaise. 

As for the pizza, you could have eaten the base alone. Thin, crispy and authentically cooked, the layer of cheese and mixed mushrooms merely complimented the divine dough, which I would have happily munched on with a sprinkling of salt, pepper and olive oil. 

For our second round of drinks, the Mob Mistress and the Mulberry Street Art were ordered, and while we appreciated all of our cocktails, the Mulberry Street Art stole the show. 

Slightly peppery, the cucumber Tanqueray melded with Lillet Blac and St Germain Elderflower Liquor could not have satiated an appetite for a refreshing cocktail more substantially. 

If you're looking to treat a pal to brunch in a luxurious, edgy environment without maxing out your credit card, the Summer Brunch at NoLIta is a contender for best brunch in Dublin. 

For the month of May, the Dublin 1 establishment is offering a main course and a cocktail for only €16.00, so book yourselves in ASAP. 

Oh, and don't forget the alco-icepops. 

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Brunching is one of the weekends most sacred rituals, but choosing the perfect location to dine on eggs benedict and avocado can be pretty difficult. 

If you're opting for brunch in Dublin this weekend, the only place for it is Two Boys Brew. 

This divine little place is nestled on the main street in Phibsborough, and while it may not seat the masses, its amazing menu, coffee and service attracts them. 

We're massive fans of the shop, which does some of the best coffee in Dublin.

That fact, coupled with the menus subtle twists on classic foods and Berlin-esque interiors makes this cafe a mecca for brunch-seekers. 

Two Boys Brew does an all day brunch, so even if you're not quite ready to drag yourself out of bed, the best meal of the day is served until 4pm.

 

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We totally recommend the Brew Boys Benedict, which replaces the classic muffin accompaniment to the Hollandaise-doused dish with a potato hash brown, alongside slow cooked pulled beef, perfectly poached eggs and a bed of garlic sauteed kale. 

The blueberry and ricotta hotcake is the ideal dish for a sweet tooth, balanced perfectly with a hint of lime curd. 

But don't take our word for it, the cafe is open from 7.30am to 4pm.

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Lads! There is nothing better than a big juicy brunching session, and we're pretty impressed with the latest offering from Dublin's Georges' Street. 

NoLita is giving foodies one hell of an excuse to commit to an extended brunch, with an Italian inspired brunch kicking off every weekend for the entire summer.

The summer brunch is starting from this Saturday, May 5th.

 

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 As well as being stomach-growlingly delicious, the menu is also refreshingly easy on the wallet. 

For the month of May, a Brunch Main and a House Drink is a mere €16.00. 

From the eggs benedict to their breakfast pizza, wear your eating pants. 

 

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As well as offering up some divine food deals, they're also amplifying the summer vibes with Pimms, Bellini and Watermelon Martini ice-pops.

A stickler for ambience? The laid back brunch spot will also play host to live music from Mood Indigo.

See ya there or what? 

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Flaking paint, worn out words, a faded storefront. You've passed countless signs like this on the street – possibly you've walked on by, unnoticing, or maybe they made you stop and wonder 'What used to be here?'

These vestiges of the city's distant (and not-so-distant) past are known as ghost signs.

They usually come in the form of advertising, often painted on the brick sides of buildings, but are also manifested in carved signs and other adornments. The signs are sometimes for businesses that are still extant but have just left those particular premises.

Once you start spotting these reminders of Dublin's history, it's hard to stop. I was first introduced to ghost signs by my Economic Policy and Business History lecturer, Professor Frank Barry, in my final year of college. 

We were tasked with walking around the city, heads tilted up to look for ghost signs that were hiding in plain sight.

I was astounded by the number I discovered and found myself happy to wander around city centre for hours on end, trying not to bump into people as I kept my eyes peeled for ghost signs.

But why was I so fascinated from the start? Why is it one of the parts of my final year curriculum I remember best, despite the ghost sign project's minimal contribution to my grade?

"Funnily enough, visually, ghost signs seem to fit in with a particular aesthetic that's in vogue at the moment, that vaguely vintage combination of exposed brick, subway tiles and recycled pallets," observed Antonia Hart, the author of Ghost Signs of Dublin.

She said she's even seen mock-ups of ghost signs around town to fit that old-fashioned look that's so popular with certain Instagrammers.

"I've seen a fake ghost sign painted on a brick wall inside a cafe, and there's one in Pearse Station (Cadburys) which isn't real either, it's a remnant of a film," the writer and researcher noted.

Emma Clarke, who runs the popular blog dublinghostsigns.com, says the reason these echoes of the past prove so interesting to us is that they also tug at our heartstrings.

"I think people feel a mixture of curiosity and nostalgia when they see these old signs," she stated, "Ghost signs and vintage shopfronts often make people think about the people who owned or worked for the businesses in the past." 

Indeed, in a time when rose-coloured glasses are practically everyday eyewear, it makes sense we'd be drawn to these harbingers of history.

"The signs are remnants of a different time – when there were brushmakers, victuallers and dairies around the city – a real contrast to today's convenience stores and fast food outlets," Emma reflected.

The Dublin Ghost Signs Instagram account is brimming with hundreds of posts, and it's an easy rabbit hole to fall into – as is the world of ghost signs in general. 

Some history buffs, like Frank, are so deep into it that they walk through the Dublin of the past, rather than the present. These ghost signs are their landmarks.

"I often say to people, and they think I’m crazy, but when I walk the city streets, I don’t see the modern world at all," he says, "I’m walking through the Dublin of the 1950s or the 1930s or the 1890s because that’s the world that’s all around me that I care about and that I notice."

Frank's interest in ghost signs comes from his boyhood days, looking for old coins, and later on when he noticed simple indicators of a city's commercial past. 

One prime example is the half door, also known as a stable door, which is split into a bottom and top half to keep animals either in or out – a sign of a society that relies on animal husbandry. He noticed them while travelling in Mexico about three decades ago, and quickly thought of the doors back in his father's hometown of Mallow, Co Cork.

All those half doors were gone from Mallow by the time he'd returned from his years abroad. There remained some hope, though – there was a half door on the street in Dublin he used to walk down every day to go to school.

"I went by it six months ago and it was still there," Frank recalled.

Because he didn't have a phone or a camera on him, he couldn't capture this small reminder of Dublin's history at the time.

He returned a few weeks to take a photo of the door, but it had disappeared. And it's not the only remnant of old Dublin that's vanished overnight.

The city is changing rapidly, and as many are saying (though with different tones depending on who you're talking to), the boom times are back. Cranes are scraping clouds all across the skyline, and ghost signs are under threat.

To Frank, this is a great loss.

"Well, I think it’s tragic," he said, "I suppose the world is divided between the people who want to preserve everything and the people who want to demolish everything."

He has some hope, though, saying, "Fortunately, I think there’s much greater awareness now of the value of things like ghost signs. I think architects in particular… would be interested in preserving remnants of history."

Emma sees the integration of ghost signs into current businesses as a way of honouring Dublin's past while still moving forward.

"Sometimes during a renovation or refurbishment, an old sign or shopfront is uncovered and the owners decide to incorporate aspects of the old business into the new design," she explained. 

"It is great when some link to a building's past is retained, but of course, it's not always possible and cities have to move on."

She points to one example on Capel Street to illustrate her point. Walsh's used to operate out of 159 Capel Street, where Klaw now dishes out seafood. The new occupants have paid tribute to Walsh's by mounting its sign inside the restaurant as decoration.

Antonia has a similar mindset to Emma, saying, "The city has to be dynamic, and you can't keep everything just because it's old. But it would be nice if as little destruction as possible took place – if you could layer a new sign over the old rather than ripping it out." 

"But that won't always be possible," she admitted, "At the very least, it takes three seconds to photograph the sign for posterity."

That's why books like Antonia's, blogs like Emma's, and assignments like Frank's prove so very important. Ghost signs may disappear, but the work of these historically-minded heroes preserve what they can.

I hope the next time you're in city centre you look beyond modern Dublin, into the past that still peeks through.

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