Ringsend Cars

Ringsend Cars

Dec 30, 2025

The story of the rough two‑wheeled strand vehicles, raced before the Duke of Ormonde in the 17th century, that later evolving into noddies, jingles and jaunting cars, exemplifying Dublin’s long, distinctive car‑driving culture. Become a member of Turtle’s History...
Notes on Lansdowne Road, Dublin City

Notes on Lansdowne Road, Dublin City

Feb 26, 2025

The Ringsend Cars   Prior to a major land reclamation in the 18th century, most of the land between Lansdowne Road and the River Liffey at City Quay was a large salt-marsh, over which the ‘mingled waters’ of the River Dodder and the Irish Sea swept twice daily. The...