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Steeven's Lane, Dublin
Steeven's Lane () is a street or lane in central Dublin, Ireland. The street is solely for the use of Dublin's Luas trams, emergency services, pedestrians and bicycles. The lane was laid out in the late 1710s for the purposes of facilitating access to Dr Steevens' Hospital from James's Street, Dublin, James's Street. History Dr Richard Steevens died in 1710, leaving his fortune to his sister Grizell with the intention that when she died, the proceeds would then be used to fund the building of a hospital in the city of Dublin. Grizell decided to give the money to trustees prior to her death, on the condition that she could live in the hospital for the rest of her life. In August 1717, she executed a deed appointing 14 trustees to begin the planning and building of the hospital and gave them £2,000 for the purpose. A fortnight later, the trustees met for the first time and agreed to purchase about three and a half acres of land lying at the end of James's Street for £600. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deliveroo
Deliveroo is a British multinational online food delivery company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar. It formerly operated in Germany, Taiwan, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, and Hong Kong (until 7 April 2025). Its subsidiary operation, Deliveroo Editions operates dark kitchens for the preparation of delivery-only meals. Deliveroo HOP operates from delivery-only grocery stores run by Deliveroo, working in partnership with existing grocers. Deliveroo also provides delivery and technology for on-demand grocery to major UK retailers. The company works with around 182,000 restaurants, grocers and retailers as of August 2024. The company was first listed on the London Stock Exchange on 31 March 2021 as Deliveroo Holdings plc. It is seen by some as being among the worst IPOs in the history of the London exchange. However, in December 2024, it became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Liffey
The River Liffey (Irish language, Irish: ''An Life'', historically ''An Ruirthe(a)ch'') is a river in eastern Ireland that ultimately flows through the centre of Dublin to its mouth within Dublin Bay. Its major Tributary, tributaries include the River Dodder, the River Poddle and the River Camac. The river supplies much of Dublin's water and supports a range of recreational activities. Name While Ptolemy's ''Geography (Ptolemy), Geography'' (2nd century AD) describes a river which he labels Οβοκα (''Oboka''), this is not the Liffey: ultimately it leads to the name of the River Avoca in County Wicklow. According to "Place Names from our Older Literature - IV." by Boswell, C. S. (1904 Connradh na Gaedhilge) the river takes its name from Magh Life, i.e. the plain of Kildare through which the Life flows. This in turn takes its name from Life, daughter of Canann Curthach, who eloped with and married Deltbanna mac Druchta, cup-bearer to Conaire Mór High King of Ireland. Life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seán Heuston Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge () is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station in Dublin, Ireland. It was previously named ''King's Bridge'' and ''Sarsfield Bridge'' - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively. Previously used for road traffic, the bridge now carries pedestrian and Luas (tram) traffic. History Origins Originally designed by George Papworth to carry horsedrawn traffic, the foundation stone was laid on 12 December 1827. The iron castings for the bridge were produced at the Royal Phoenix Iron Works in nearby Parkgate Street. (The foundry which also produced the parapets for the upstream Lucan Bridge). Construction was completed in 1828, and the bridge was opened with the name ''Kings Bridge'' to commemorate a visit by George IV of the United Kingdom, King George IV in 1821. The bridge has an overall width of just under 9 metres. Renamings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
