Dublin’s south side is an increasingly good place to be as a creative, with a tight-knit design community that is incredibly welcoming. The streets are in a constant state of flux, with new restaurants and shops joining the classic historic charm that the city is steeped in. There’s nothing better than spending a Sunday wandering around the myriad of book stores before retiring to a cosy pub for the evening.
Labyrinthian shop that sells homewares, cooking equipment, gadgets and other paraphernalia
Repurposed Chinese restaurant that now almost exclusively serves delicious chicken of many varieties
Established in 1978 and going strong ever since, the Gallery of Photography is the centre for contemporary photography in Ireland. Admission is free, and with a programme of some of the leading names in Irish and international photography in their exhibition space it is always worth a visit. Besides their excellently curated exhibitions they also have extensive production facilities for both digital and the darkroom while also running a range of training courses. To top it all off, the ground floor houses an incredible bookstore that stocks a myriad of photography and art books from Ireland and abroad.
