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Dublin Picture Game

Exit · 2007-08-23 16:03:46

Thought I'd try this. If it takes off, fine... if it doesn't, it doesn't. Here's the rules, a poster posts a picture of Dublin, people guess until someone is right. The winner either posts a picture or forfeits and somebody else steps up and posts a picture. You have to take the picture yourself (basically, don't take from…

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#4532 26-06-2008 1:54am
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johnmahon010186 wrote: »

Is it that new clearys car park on marlborough st?

It is indeed the Qpark for Clearys on Marlborough Street... :cool:

So anybody got some more for the night??

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#4533 26-06-2008 2:06am
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flynnc8 wrote: »

very good gav, suprised ya didnt get it sooner lol...

You think I didn't know it.:D I knew it just wanted to see if anyone else did, but seems no one else did.

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#4534 26-06-2008 11:13pm
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Dick Turnip wrote: »

no 8 is wrecking my head cos i know i know it! think its the old irish times building on D'Olier st?

flynnc8 wrote: »

your thinking serves you well ha ha.... your correct...

Damn, i knew i recognised it - i past it twice a day :rolleyes:

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#4535 27-06-2008 12:37am
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Gavin shels wrote: »

You think I didn't know it.:D I knew it just wanted to see if anyone else did, but seems no one else did.

Ah yeah.. thats what they all say...

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#4536 27-06-2008 1:51pm
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Dataisgod wrote: »

3rd one Kavanagh's pub on Aughrim street

Ah my favourite drinking emporium

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#4537 27-06-2008 4:46pm
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would have been my local a few years back also!

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#4538 28-06-2008 7:29am
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Some of these may appear to be difficult but there's a bit of a theme going .

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#4539 28-06-2008 9:13am
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2 ) smithfield,street directly behind Aran quay
5 ) Liberty collage .opposite St Patricks Cathedral

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#4540 28-06-2008 11:03am
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No 6. Corn Exchange Place. (off Burgh/George's Quay) ?

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#4541 28-06-2008 11:15am
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1. Cul de sac off Castleforbes Road that might actually be called Castleforbes.
3. Cow Lane, Temple Bar.
8. Looks like Western Road / Sandford Avenue off SCR.

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#4542 28-06-2008 11:34am
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Already got but 2 is phoenix st nth and 5 is bull alley. Theme?

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#4543 28-06-2008 11:52am
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6 - Old abbey st

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#4544 28-06-2008 1:38pm
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Beechman wrote: »

2 ) smithfield,street directly behind Aran quay

Indeed, but it's name?

Beechman wrote:

5 ) Liberty collage .opposite St Patricks Cathedral

Name of street?

Rashers wrote: »

No 6. Corn Exchange Place. (off Burgh/George's Quay) ?

Yes - Corn Exchange Place. Well done.

Victor wrote: »

1. Cul de sac off Castleforbes Road that might actually be called Castleforbes

No.

Victor wrote:

3. Cow Lane, Temple Bar.

Yes. (Cows Lane to be precise )

Victor wrote:

8. Looks like Western Road / Sandford Avenue off SCR.

No.

giddyup wrote: »

Already got but 2 is phoenix st nth

No.

giddyup wrote:

and 5 is bull alley

Yes, Bull Alley Street - but credit due to Beechman for making it easier.

gurramok wrote: »

6 - Old abbey st

No.

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#4545 28-06-2008 2:27pm
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2 stable lane? getting a bit agricultural

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#4546 28-06-2008 2:41pm
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No.1 Racecourse Appartments Off Cabra Road?

No.7 Somewhere around the tenterfields area at the back of cork street

No. 8 Behind St. Particks Church?

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#4547 28-06-2008 3:29pm
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7 looks like the back way into Ryans of North Queen Street... can't remember the name of the lane though :mad:

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#4548 28-06-2008 3:42pm
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DjDangerousDave wrote: »

No.1 Racecourse Appartments Off Cabra Road?

No.7 Somewhere around the tenterfields area at the back of cork street

No. 8 Behind St. Particks Church?

Actually, you could be right on No. 7... could be Mill Street...;)

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#4549 28-06-2008 4:37pm
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No. 6 You can see liberty hall in the top left.

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#4550 28-06-2008 4:51pm
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DjDangerousDave wrote: »

No. 6 You can see liberty hall in the top left.

No. 6

Is it Corn Exchange place? Just off the quays.

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#4551 28-06-2008 4:57pm
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DjDangerousDave wrote: »

No. 6 You can see liberty hall in the top left.

Corn Exchange Place... that's the White Horse on the corner!!:)

^^ You pipped me Brother

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#4552 28-06-2008 5:14pm
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8 Blackhorse avenue?

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#4553 28-06-2008 6:13pm
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5. Bull Alley St.

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#4554 28-06-2008 6:16pm
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Victor wrote: »

8. Sandford Avenue off SCR.

How dare you say that picture looks like Sandford Ave.:eek: (Yes that's the road I live on:p.)

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#4555 28-06-2008 7:54pm
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boneless wrote: »

Corn Exchange Place... that's the White Horse on the corner!!:)

^^ You pipped me Brother

Sorry boys... pipped you both to it, see here.

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#4556 28-06-2008 10:00pm
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tenandtracer wrote: »

2 stable lane? getting a bit agricultural

Stable Lane indeed (one of several Stable Lanes in Dublin) and yes it's a farming/agri theme.

DjDangerousDave wrote: »

No.1 Racecourse Appartments Off Cabra Road?

No.

No.7 Somewhere around the tenterfields area at the back of cork street

No.

DjDangerousDave wrote:

No. 8 Behind St. Particks Church?

Not really but you're in the correct postal area.

boneless wrote: »

7 looks like the back way into Ryans of North Queen Street... can't remember the name of the lane though :mad:

(I presume you meant North King Street?).

I'm afraid I can't recall the name of the pub but you're in the right area.

boneless wrote: »

Actually, you could be right on No. 7... could be Mill Street...;)

Not Mill Street - much simpler!

DjDangerousDave wrote: »

No. 6 You can see liberty hall in the top left.

DjDangerousDave wrote: »

No. 6

Is it Corn Exchange place? Just off the quays.

boneless wrote: »

Corn Exchange Place... that's the White Horse on the corner!!:)

^^ You pipped me Brother

Done already by Rashers.

tenandtracer wrote: »

8 Blackhorse avenue?

No.

Gavin shels wrote: »

5. Bull Alley St.

Done already Gavin.

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#4557 28-06-2008 10:04pm
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4 to go!

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#4558 28-06-2008 11:41pm
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Is number 1 Forbes Quay apts / rear of Hanover Quay in Grand Canal Dock ?

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#4559 28-06-2008 11:48pm
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I think as well it's Grand Canal Dock area. Looking at the theme it could be Green Street East

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#4560 29-06-2008 12:02am
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Might 8 be the markets up by Francis Street? Making it Lamb Alley.

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#4561 29-06-2008 12:17am
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Boardsbud wrote: »

Is number 1 Forbes Quay apts / rear of Hanover Quay in Grand Canal Dock ?

xia wrote: »

I think as well it's Grand Canal Dock area. Looking at the theme it could be Green Street East

You're in the right area folks and it's much more simpler than Green Street East!

Victor wrote: »

Might 8 be the markets up by Francis Street? Making it Lamb Alley.

Spot on Victor - Lamb Alley it is. (Mother Redcaps Market was on the left of the pic.

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