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Less than a mile northwest of the city centre. |
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Blessington Street. |
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The entrance gates to the basin. |
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Inside the gates, on the left, the park keepers workshop ... |
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... and, on the right, the lodge. |
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The basin is a square surrounded by a railed path. We travel in a clockwise direction. |
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Set in a residential area, we see the backs of houses beyond the walled walk. |
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The basin is populated by ducks and other water fowl. In the centre there is an island. |
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Seating accomodation is provided at strategic viewing points. |
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The spire of St. Joseph's, Berkeley Road, in the distance. |
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Built using the skills of young trainees. |
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The Dublin City coat of arms on a street-light. |
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There are several aquatic type metal sculptures set in this section of the wall. |
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