So why is Capel Street the place to be seen for all self-respecting Dublin hipsters these days? First developed by Humphrey Jervis in the late 17th century as an important link between north and south Dublin, Capel Street was named after the then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. But Capel Street thrived, first as a swanky residential area and then a commercial hub. However, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has claimed that a car-free Capel Street will soon be taken for granted. The arguments will continue – but now that “cool” Capel Street has received an international stamp of approval, Dublin’s pro-pedestrianisation lobby is definitely on the front foot.

Source: Irish Independent September 02, 2022 08:06 UTC