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Wonders never cease! Birdie could hardly believe it on Wednesday morning, when workers set about fixing up the 'flower bed' in front of Spar, Dodsboro.
As it is something we've harped on about over the past two years, the transformation is very welcome.
It might be prudent to install a low barrier on the parking side of the shrubs, as vehicles tend to park overhanging the plants, even as work was in progress!
Let's hope that the site will be well maintained from now on!
Culture Night in Lucan proved to be very enjoyable once again. Locals could experience all kinds of arty things from poetry, drama, and music in the Methodist Church, with an exciting art exhibition in the Presbyterian Church. The weather wasn't really kind to events on the Village Green, but a fair few people attended, and some enjoyed SOL's graveyard tour as it got dark.
It was surprising to hear of many people who were completely unaware of the local event. Better advertising is warranted for next year!!!
St. Mary's Camera Soiree
As work continues on the selection of photographs for our 14th Exhibition it looks as if we will have another great exhibition in November.
This week we begin with Joe's photo of Galeon Andalucia, a replica of a 16th/17th century Spanish galleon which was at the east Pier in Wicklow town recently. These ships were used by the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions intended to discover and establish trade routes between Spain, America and the Philippines.
Kay indulged herself in a little still life photography with what I would describe as an autumnal “wild” harvest.
Donal was in the city centre and took photographs of buildings around Butt Bridge. Liberty Hall was, at the time of its construction, the tallest building in the country. It was completed in 1965.
Donal's second photo is of the Custom House with Liberty Hall in the background. The Custom House was James Gandon's first large scale commission. Other important building by Gandon are the Four Courts and Kings Inns in Dublin and Emo Court in County Laois. The Custom House opened for business in November 1791. As the port of Dublin moved further downriver, the building's original use for collecting customs duties became obsolete, and it became Government offices.
Finally, we have a photo from last weekend's 65th Liffey Descent.
Until next week stay safe!
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