DUBLIN’S BUILDINGS AND bridges can be incredible sources of trivia, once you’re willing to take a few moments to pause and read.

Birthplaces, careers and milestones of notable Irish people commemorated throughout the city and country with wall plaques, ranging from simple one-liners to full-on sculptures.

Here are twelve of the most interesting and, slightly bizarre, plaques that can be found around Dublin…

1. A nod to Ireland’s first tyre factory on Stephen’s Street

2. The hoax plaque to Fr Pat Noise on O’Connell Bridge

3. One of Chris Reid’s plaques featuring quotes from inner-city residents – this one is on Nicholas St

4. The former home of the International Tailors, Pressers and Machinists Union on Camden St

5. A celebration of late Mount Merrion resident Dermot Morgan

6. Remembering the Resurrectionists at Glasnevin Cemetery

7. Sir William Rowan Hamilton’s ‘flash of genius’ in Cabra

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8. Several landmarks from Ulysses are marked around the city centre

9. A bronze guitar for Rory Gallagher in Temple Bar

10. A tribute to rebel Robert Emmet in The Liberties

11. The location of The Chieftains’ first gig on Thomas St

12. Pianist John Field’s birthplace on Golden Lane in Dublin 8

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