“And on your left you’ll see the Maldron Hotel which dates back to 2018 and on your right you’ll see the new Hyatt Centric whose foundations were finalised in 2019. Did we mention the Aloft or the forthcoming Staycity on the site of the Tivoli or the Premier Inn on Newmarket Square? At least, that will be something to look forward to in 2022.”
Dublin Decoded has earned a fine rep for its various walking tours in the city and this one blends in the shock of the lopsided new with its rich historical tapestry. Blackpitts, Tenters, Weavers, Newmarket – it’s all changing utterly round these parts but there are some constants too. Encompassing “former breweries and tanneries, early textiles, philantrophy. revolution, controversial planning decisions and iconic social housing,” here is a chance to enlighten yourself and maybe feel a little enraged also.
