Birdie

Congratulations to Joe, the Committee, and the Volunteers, on another great festival in Lucan. I wonder, were there ever so many people in the village at the same time, such were the crowds on Sunday last. Saturday in the grounds of Lucan House was also a big hit with people. Indeed, we had the colours, the smells, the noise, the hustle and bustle of great entertainment and enjoyment. Can hardly wait ‘til next year!!!

The Irish Dragoons were a big attraction at Lucan House, with their cannon firing, and below, a festive Main Street!

St. Mary's Camera Soiree

Fr. Ubaldo has been on holidays for two weeks in Cork, Cavan and Donegal and from the photographs he has sent me he seems to have taken a shine to farming. He looks the part on the tractor.

Anna has sent us another photo from her visit to Warsaw, this time of a sculpture of the Mermaid of Warsaw located in the Old Town Market Place. There are numerous legends surrounding the mermaid, the most popular being that she protects the city and its residents. The sculpture is credited with popularising the mermaid as the city's symbol and influencing later designs of its coat of arms.

Josie was in the grounds of Carton House, Maynooth and sent us a photo of the Tyrconnell Tower allegedly originally built by Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell (c. 1630 - 1691) and intended for his mausoleum. Talbot was Lord deputy of Ireland from 1687 to 1689. The official title of the tower is The Prospect Tower.

Joe was at the Lucan Festival at the weekend and sent in a photo of the Tesla Cybertruck, a pretty ugly looking beast. According to Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and wealthiest person in the world, the design of the Cybertruck was inspired by Blade Runner and 'Wet Nellie', the Lotus Esprit driven by James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me, and which doubled as a submarine.

Finally, Kay sent in some more photos of the flowers in her garden which she entitled 'the last of summer'.

Until next week stay safe!