hidden-dublin.com http://www.hidden-dublin.com/rss/latest.xml Latest postings en-us Interesting facts about Irish culture http://www.hidden-dublin.com/facts/facts03.html (1.8.08). Why does Dublin have three cathedrals? This page explains everything and tells you how we are blessed with three fine buildings, all of which have cathedral choirs. Dublin music gigs http://www.hidden-dublin.com/music/music05.html (28.7.08). Details of the alternative Om Festival at the Submarine Bar on 16 August 2008. Irish driving advice; bus lanes, GPS and speeding tickets for tourists http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/drive04.html (2.7.08). Somewhere you will need to get fuel in Ireland and this page tells you where. It also explains why there are no service/fuel stations on Irish motorways. Irish words and their meanings http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings06.html (1.6.08). Chief cook and bottle washer, Nod off and a Bunch of messers Practical Irish words and their differences with American words http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings11.html (1.6.08). Bum bag = ? Caution required when describing certain female fashion accessories! Irish, English, British, Welsh and Scottish - some cultural and political differences outlined http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/irish_british_english.html (23.5.08). These are my thoughts on the similarities and differences between us; remember that we're separate countries and nations. How to chat up an Irish girl http://www.hidden-dublin.com/nite/chat_up_girls.html (1.5.08). Some humorous suggestions about opening lines when in an Irish pub, club or bar. Links 4 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/links/links04.html (3.4.08). All Irish ferry routes listed plus my magnum opus: Online Banks: Interviews with customers, and independent reviews of the top five Home page http://www.hidden-dublin.com/index.html (1.4.08). We are delighted to announce our new accommodation partners Avoiding MacDonalds and Burger King http://www.hidden-dublin.com/eating/avoiding_macdonalds.html (1.4.08). Ristorante Romano review; eat a three-course lunch in Dublin's city centre in a quality restaurant for less than 10 Euros. Dublin sayings http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings.html (1.4.08). Make a bags of it and who was Johnny McGory? Rail enthusiasts http://www.hidden-dublin.com/railfans/railfans01.html (29.3.08). Some useful information concerning the lack of platform tickets at Connolly station. Irish driving advice; bus lanes, GPS and speeding tickets for tourists http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/drive04.html (1.3.08). More tips for coping with Irish urban traffic, as well as suggestions for avoiding accidents on your first day in the hired car. Bord na Mona's Coolnamona factory in 1980 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/coolnamona.html (1.3.08). Archive photo from the 1980s showing a general view of the briquette plant. Coolnamona branch near Portlaoise in 1983 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/coolnamonabranca.html (1.3.08). View of the stored track panels in 1983. Irish facts http://www.hidden-dublin.com/facts/facts01.html (22.2.08). Some information about mineral deposits in Ireland. particularly gypsum, barytes and magnesite. Home page http://www.hidden-dublin.com/index.html (1.2.08). Details of bank opening hours posted. Dublin pubs http://www.hidden-dublin.com/pubs/pubs01.html (1.2.08). Average prince of a pint of Guinness Dublin music http://www.hidden-dublin.com/music/music07.html (1.2.08). Updated festival listings for 2008; unfortunately, the Vale of Avoca Melody Fair is no more. Dublin sayings http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings.html (1.2.08). Jammy beggars, buttering your bread Irish-style and riding your bike Cycling shops, clubs and airport access cycling 3 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/cycling/cycling03.html (17.1.08) St Tiernan's Cycling club - they're a great bunch of lads! Dublin sayings http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings.html (2.1.08). Sayings and their meanings that are associated with colours. Movie review: Once by James Carney http://www.hidden-dublin.com/misc/review_02.html (19.12.07). David Morrin's review of a new Irish film. The Hidden Dublin contribution team http://www.hidden-dublin.com/misc/about.html (19.12.07). Listing of the important people that write this site. Book review: Hidden Dublin by Frank Hopkins http://www.hidden-dublin.com/misc/review_01.html (1.12.07). Review of a new book about Dublin's seedy past. 053 poses in immaculate condition in Inchicore works http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail017.html (13.11.07). Picture of Irish Rail's A class at an Open Day. Pickup goods at Phoenix Park tunnel http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail018.html (13.11.07). A pickup goods is a short, stopping freight train, now very uncommon in Ireland and the UK. 025 hauls an up Bell liner near Ballyfermot, Dublin http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail019.html (13.11.07). Bell Group was a container and shipping company in Ireland. 035 at Dun Laoghaire with toothpaste livery and mark IIs http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail020.html (13.11.07). What is toothpaste livery? This train gives a full blast! Hazlehatch with 053 in charge of 1500 Heuston-Waterford http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail021.html (13.11.07). The much-loved Cravens carriages feature in the photograph at Hazlehatch, a scene which is changing yet again due to the Kildare line project. Waterford yard with 043s departing in charge of 0740 to Heuston http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail022.html (13.11.07). Semaphore signals, jointed track and loco haulage feature in another shot from 1986. A class 001 with Tara Mines train at Drogheda http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail023.html (13.11.07). Maiden 'A' class engine 001 charges through with a lead train from the mines, complete with a cement bubbles train going the other direction. Dublin's Point Depot showing 009 departing with a rail train http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/rail024.html (13.11.07). A bygone scene from 1987, showing rail storage and removal from a once-busy freight location. Hidden Dublin: Links and trivia 05: Irish gifts http://www.hidden-dublin.com/links/links05.html (11.11.07). Alternative ideas for unusual Irish Christmas presents available on the internet. Glenasmole. Co. Dublin http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/dublin/glenasmole.html (11.11.07). Beautiful picture of a locality very bear Dublin city, yet unknown by many Dubliners. Typical Dublin mountains scene http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/dublin/dub_mountains.html (11.11.07). Photograph of a spring scene in the hills near Dublin. Kilfenora. Co. Clare, with ruined church and round tower http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/dublin/kilfenora.html (11.11.07). Picture of the monastic remains and round tower in Co. Clare. Pastoral spring scene in Co. Wicklow http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/dublin/wicklow_scene.html (11.11.07). Typical lush countryside, hedgerows and smallholdings found in the county of Wicklow. Driving tips 1 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/drive01.html (1.11.07). Advice on parking in Dublin, how to avoid penalties, street regulations. Rail enthusiasts http://www.hidden-dublin.com/railfans/railfans01.html (26.10.07). A new webcam posted to page 1, info on Heuston's platform 10 on page 3 and the ACT on page 5.