Well, okay, if not their luck, then at least their architecture. In the meantime, read about and view images of Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral and Dublin Castle, amongst others. Waiting on rain-soaked November evenings in Dublin's central bus station, it may be hard to believe that you're actually standing in one of Ireland's most important architectural sites. However, the fact remains that the much used, much maligned and much ignored, Bus ras bus station, is a unique example of European modernist architecture. And in belated recognition of this fact, we have awarded the Doras Ab award for website excellence to Bus ras, the Internet treasure that highlights the true importance of this Dublin landmark.
Some people build the road to the future, and some people build real stuff.
If you only click on one link, make it Architectural Dublin , an exquisite look at Irish architecture through the centuries, complete with explanations of street names and profiles of people who shaped Dublin's architecture. This site exudes coolness. The deep blue and white minimalist feel of the homepage brings the surfer to the world of cutting edge Irish Architecture far, far away from kitchen extensions and bungalow blitz. The OnSite Ireland page is concerned with 'real and virtual' architectural projects currently being created and the construction technologies employed. It allows people to join in an online 'crit' session by posting their opinions on the plans.