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The Cities, Walked EarlyNotebook No 23October 2024

Georgian doors on Merrion Square

Walking the south side, the half-hour the light is on the brick.

Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective

When we walk Merrion Square's south side, the morning sun illuminates the brick facades, bringing the distinct Georgian doors to life. For a brief half-hour, the light creates a deeply hued spectacle. This precise time of day changes the entire square, offering a quiet period to reflect.

Georgian doors on Merrion Square

Dublin (Trinity

We often consider the literary figures who once walked these streets: Wilde at his childhood home or Yeats moving along the same pathways. At the far end, Number Twenty-Nine provides insight into the domestic architecture of these grand residences. It’s an intimate encounter with Dublin’s enduring character.

This particular time presents a clear window into Dublin's enduring grace.

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