Donnybrook Then & Now
Donnybrook Then & Now by Beatrice M. Doran, published by Pitkin in December 2014, offers a detailed exploration of one of South County Dublin’s most iconic areas. This 96-page work combines historical insights with a visual journey, featuring forty-five archive images alongside contemporary photographs by Vincent Clarke. The book presents a narrative of change, examining the suburb’s architecture, transportation, and commerce while honoring the local individuals who have shaped Donnybrook’s identity.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of history that highlights the evolution of this picturesque enclave, known for its leafy roads and fine houses. Through informative research, Doran provides context to the images, making each page a testament to the area’s development over time. This edition serves as both a historical account and a visual record, appealing to those familiar with Donnybrook and anyone interested in the broader themes of suburban history.
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Donnybrook is one of the most iconic and affluent areas of South County Dublin, a picturesque enclave known for its wide leafy roads and fine houses. In this new work, librarian and historian Dr Beatrice Doran explores its vibrant past by contrasting forty-five archive images with the modern photographs of Vincent Clarke. Accompanied by detailed and informative research, each page tells a story of change, looking at aspects of suburbia, architecture, transportation and commerce, and, of course, remembering some of the local people who helped to make Donnybrook what it is today.
This book will be of great interest to all who know the area, and will be a vital and lasting record of the changing face of Donnybrook.
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