Rob Cross

For those interested, I’ve just updated the Mayo County Council derelict sites on my DerelictSites website. 20.0 Mayo County Council — Derelict Site Register www.derelictsites.com/20-0-Mayo-Co... At a glance: 📌 Total sites in September 2026: 319 #Mayo #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

For those interested, I’ve just updated the Cork City Council derelict sites on my DerelictSites website. 5.0 Cork City Council — Derelict Site Register www.derelictsites.com/5-0-Cork-Cit... #Cork #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

The latest homelessness figures, at 17,885, include 5,830 children (a record high) and represent a 9.3 per cent increase in a year and a rise of 358 in a month. In my visualisation, red blocks represent some of the Derelict and Vacant Sites in Cork City. #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #Cork

Thanks to IPAV for the honour of addressing a packed audience of around 600 at Croke Park in Dublin for the European Valuation Conference & Trade Expo 2026. It was a pleasure to showcase how I tackle vacancy and dereliction, across Ireland. #ipav #DerelictIreland #HeritageAtRisk

The destruction of Dublin This north-facing 1934 aerial photograph of Dublin City has been colourised and annotated in red to highlight buildings and structures that were later demolished. #Dublin #Ireland #History #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk #TheColourOfIreland

The destruction of Dublin built heritage since 1934. This north-facing aerial photograph of Dublin City has been colourised and annotated in red to highlight buildings and structures that were later demolished. #Dublin #Ireland #History #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk #TheColourOfIreland

The Great Dublin Blitz This 1955 aerial photograph, taken by Alexander Campbell Morgan, that I have colourised and annotated it in red to highlight buildings and structures that were later demolished. #Dublin #Ireland #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk

The transformation of Dublin Docklands and beyond. This 1955 aerial photograph, taken by Alexander Campbell Morgan, that I have colourised and annotated in red to highlight buildings later demolished. #Dublin #Ireland #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Don’t Look Back in Anger!😡🚂 Much of Ireland’s extensive rail network was dismantled during the 20th century. At its peak in 1920, the network spanned 3,500 route miles, with a staggering number of stations along each line. #Ireland

To help people, I've added the new SEAI grants to my “Useful Links and Grants Available” page.⚡🏠 www.derelictsites.com/C-Useful-Lin...

The destruction of Phibsborough's built heritage😡 #Dublin #Ireland #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #History

The original Victorian Phibsborough Post Office was located at 336 North Circular Road. Designed by the Board of Public Works surveyor and architect J. Howard Pentland, it was built between 1892 and 1893, before it was unceremoniously demolished in 1974 to make way for the current post office.

The destruction of Phibsborough's built heritage since 1956. I’ve colourised the image and annotated it in red to highlight buildings and structures that were later demolished. #Dublin #Ireland #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #History #TheColourOfIreland

The new pedestrian and cyclist bridge at the National War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge, Dublin, is taking shape. Precast concrete sections are due to arrive from Italy next week, ready for assembly and installation. #Dublin

Empty heritage buildings. Record homelessness. What are we waiting for at Collins Barracks? In my visualisation, the red blocks represent derelict and vacant sites around Dublin City. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/ #Dublin #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #BuiltHeritage #HeritageAtRisk

Bringing Ireland's History to Life. 🇮🇪 v 🇩🇪⚽️ My restored, colourised aerial photograph of 40,000 in Dalymount Park, Dublin, watching Ireland’s 3–0 victory over West Germany in an international friendly on 25 November 1956. #Dublin #Ireland #History #COYBIG #TheColourOfIreland

My colourised footage of the 1936 match shows huge crowds at Dalymount Park in Dublin as Ireland secured a famous 5–2 victory over Germany. It was a dramatic reversal: Ireland had played Germany only once before, losing 3–1 in Dortmund in May 1935. #Ireland #History #COYBIG #TheColourOfIreland

I’m delighted that my interview with The Southern Star has been published, and hopefully they'll convert this derelict building into a cultural centre for people to enjoy.🤞🗞️ #Clonakilty #WestCork #Cork #Ireland #Heritage #HeritageAtRisk #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #LinenHeritage

Vacant for over a decade, this c. 1810 two-storey stone warehouse on Henrietta Place, Dublin 1, is one of the city’s hidden gems. In the late 1990s, the building housed the Transylvania Restaurant before it closed a few years later. www.derelictsites.com/3649-a-two-s... #DerelictIreland

Once our heritage is gone, it is gone forever. It’s a shame to see Collooney Mills in such a ruinous state. The mill is a protected c.1830 industrial complex beside the Owenmore River in Collooney, County Sligo. ℹ️Research Page: www.derelictsites.com/81-CDP-Collo... #DerelictIreland #Sligo

Reuse beats ruin: Prospect Square terraces set for a comeback. 🥳 These three terraced buildings beside The Grave Diggers Pub in Prospect Square, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, have been derelict and vacant for years, but will return to residential use. www.derelictsites.com #DerelictIreland

Dereliction on Kildare Street! The former late-Georgian Kildare Street Hotel has stood boarded up since 2019, just metres from Dáil Éireann. In my visualisation, the red blocks represent derelict and vacant sites around Dublin City. www.derelictsites.com/The-Kildare-... #DerelictIreland

Timothy “Tim” O’Sullivan died alone at 9 Beecher Street, Mallow, County Cork in January 2001. His remains were not discovered until Cork County Council workers entered the house on 13 January 2023, approximately 22 years later. www.derelictsites.com/KMMD-DS-03-9... #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

FYI, I’ve updated the County Cork Council derelict sites register on my www.DerelictSites.com website, including market valuations and dates. 4.0 Cork County Council — Derelict Site Register www.derelictsites.com/4-0-Cork-Cou... #Cork #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

I had a great time meeting so many people on Saturday at the Festival of Ideas in Drogheda, where I presented some of my work on dereliction and vacancy as part of the heritage and regeneration talks. #Drogheda #FestivalOfIdeas #DerelictIreland

Who funds housing, regeneration and sustainable energy in Ireland? It's complicated! Explore the guide and organisation map:👇👇 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/f-Irish-State-Funding-Bodies-Housing-Sustainable-Energy-12e01c1cf5634e5197bb94a48c641f60?pvs=74 #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Ireland should take note! Scotland hasn’t enacted Compulsory Sale or Lease Orders yet, but it is seriously exploring them: 69% back sales and 51% support leases. 🏘️Ireland Housing Crisis — Policy Options www.derelictsites.com/e-Ireland-Ho... #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

This is a first for me, but I’m delighted to have worked with Director Jo Mangan and their team to create fly-through visuals for Tom Swift’s new musical play, Pretty Vacant, as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. www.fringefest.com/festival/wha... #Dublin #Ireland #FringeFestival #HousingCrisis

Shocking to see the sheer amount of dereliction in Drogheda, Co. Louth. In my visualisation, the red blocks represent derelict and vacant sites around Drogheda. www.derelictsites.com/DB-238-No-43... #Drogheda #Louth #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #BuiltHeritage #HeritageAtRisk

Fyi, I’ve updated the Galway City Council derelict sites, including market valuations and dates, on my DerelictSites website. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/10-0-Galway-City-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-322dd060bd9680dabdfed5a7f61e0c2d #Galway #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Blake’s Corner, Ennistymon, Co. Clare: two c.1830 protected houses with historic shopfronts, vacant for years, now caught in a road-traffic black spot and soon to be demolished. ℹ️My Research: www.derelictsites.com/359-Blake-an... #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #BuiltHeritage #HeritageAtRisk

For those interested, I’ve just added Leitrim County Council derelict sites to my DerelictSites website. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/16-0-Leitrim-County-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-acdc2ed8e4a44746bbf7b0fff067b097 #Leitrim #Ireland #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland

Fyi, I’ve updated the South Dublin County Council derelict sites, including market valuations and dates, on my DerelictSites website. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/26-0-South-Dublin-County-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-333dd060bd96806b9d7bd3f007bf2c8a #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Fyi, I’ve updated the Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council derelict sites, including market valuations and dates, on my DerelictSites website. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/8-0-D-n-Laoghaire-Rathdown-Derelict-Site-Register-336dd060bd96803198abd43b2bb3cbdd #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Drogheda has been vandalised for years Ironically by property owners who are happy to let their assets lay empty while the community suffer for a lack of homes & places to play & create A social crime, should be treated as such #DerelictIreland

For those interested, I’ve just added the latest 2026 Roscommon County Council derelict sites to my DerelictSites website. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/24-0-Roscommon-County-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-3c39a5ae7f1440ffaf60436487400477 #Roscommon #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Fyi, I’ve updated the Limerick City and County Council derelict sites on my DerelictSites website. 17.0 Limerick City and County Council 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/17-0-Limerick-City-County-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-910d6cdceae343ada97893c3ae647ebb #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

Fyi, I’ve updated the Waterford City and County Council derelict sites on my DerelictSites website. 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/28-0-Waterford-City-and-County-Council-Derelict-Sites-Register-32ddd060bd968030968fc49f520e5fcd?pvs=74 #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

For those interested, I’ve just added Tipperary County Council derelict sites to my DerelictSites website. 27.0 Tipperary County Council 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/27-0-Tipperary-County-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-f7921705f2204315a365e5aad23b50aa #Tipperary #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland

For those interested, I’ve just added Offaly County Council derelict sites to my DerelictSites website. 23.0 Offaly County Council 🔗https://www.derelictsites.com/23-0-Offaly-County-Council-Derelict-Site-Register-2d59867da0d1499fbdfe222136209515?pvs=74 #Offaly #HousingCrisis #DerelictIreland