Obscure Ireland With Peter

30/11/2025

The Triple Alliance of Eviction, Famine and Coercion scouring a desolate Irish countryside in search of their next victims. A stark illustration from 1890 by artist John D. Reigh.

27/11/2025

A new documentary about the Shocking murder trial of Ellen Byrne from Rathmines who was accused of murdering her husband in 1842.

Did This Dublin Woman Murder Her Husband? The Shocking Story & Murder Trial of Ellen Byrne.In the summer of 1842 the respectable neighbourhood of Rathmines i...

17/11/2025

Madden's Jewellers on George's Street Upper in Dun Laoghaire and its charming tiled shopfront. According to Google it is "temporarily closed" A few little treasures remain on display behind the grille. Photographing the independent and interesting shopfronts of Dublin.

16/11/2025

The Last Corner Shop in Dun Laoghaire where Clarinda Park meets George's Street. Photographing the independent and interesting shopfronts of Dublin.

12/11/2025

Looking out over Grand Canal Dock to the Poolbeg Chimneys with the ever present Viking Splash Tour in their yellow World War Two DUKW amphibious vehicles

10/11/2025

A striking illustration from 1890 that depicts Ireland fighting off famine and blight in the form of the grim reaper while Arthur Balfour, The Chief Secretary of Ireland plays golf in the background. By John D. Reigh.

09/11/2025

How Blackpitts in Dublin got it's name.

09/11/2025

The Shocking Story of The Foundling Hospital on Dublin's James's Street. You can find the full documentary on my YouTube Channel. Link is in my bio.