Phibsborough in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Blessington Street Basin

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

1. Blessington Street Basin Marker

Inscription.
This basin was first commissioned by Dublin Corporation as a water
reservoir for the City in 1810. It underwent an extensive programme of
refurbishment between April 1993 and October 1994 and was formally
re-opened as a public amenity
by
Her Excellency, Mary Robinson
President of Ireland
in the company of
The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor
Councillor John Gormley
on
4th November, 1994

Erected 1994 by Dublin City Council/Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 53° 21.433′ N, 6° 16.188′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Phibsborough. It can be reached from Blessington Street. Blessington Street Park is at the west end of Blessington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin, Leinster D07 V0C8, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: Blessington Street Basin/Duga Shráid Bhaile Coimín (a few steps from this marker); Iris Murdoch (a few steps from this marker); Ed Bowden (a few steps from this marker); The Four Masters Memorial Cross (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mater Misericordiæ Hospital (about 210 meters away); Jerome O'Leary (about 240 meters away); Frances Teresa Ball (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Áras Chathail Mhig Léid House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . . Dublin Treasures - Blessington Street Basin. (Submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Blessington Street Park & Basin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

2. Blessington Street Park & Basin Marker

Blessington Street Basin View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

3. Blessington Street Basin View

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.