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Christmas in Ireland
The greeting for ‘Happy Christmas’ in Irish is Nollaig Shona Duit or Nollaig Shona Daoibh (plural), the literal translation of this is ‘Happy Christmas to you’. If ‘Nollaig, Shona, Duit/Daoibh’ was literally translated, word for word, into English, it would be “Christmas, happy, to you”.
Christmas is also a time for remembering the dead in Ireland with prayers being offered for deceased at…
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#Christmas Day#Christmas Eve#Christmas in Ireland#Customs#Dublin#Epiphany#Ireland#Little Christmas#Nollaig Shona#Sandycove#St. Stephen&039;s Day#The 40 Foot#Traditions#Wren Day#Wrenboys
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forty foot, dublin, shot on €17 disposable film
#ireland#dublin#sandycove#film photography#irish coast#ided in alt text#my photos#have more pics i can post. maybe.#mypost
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Forty Foot, Sandycove, Dublin County, Leinster Province, Ireland.
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The #Bookvent Calendar 2023: Day Five
My day five #bookvent pick is an award winning novel, also featured on BBC 2's Between the Covers, with a character whose unique view on life will make you laugh just as sure as her story makes you cry.
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#Bookvent – Celebrating my top reads of 2023
My day five #bookvent selection was by a very well established author, but the first one of their books that I read. I have to be honest, I was drawn in by the title and the cover – not sure I’d even read the blurb when i picked it up. But I’d seen that it was pretty popular amongst readers and i do love to ‘discover’ new authors so I got stuck. I’m…
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ARCHER II BY NIALL O'NEILL AT NEWTOWNSMITH IN DUN LAOGHAIRE
Niall O Neill is an established sculptor, living and working in Wicklow. He has built up a reputation and portfolio in the realm of public art with large scale public sculpture sited around the country from Malahide, Co Dublin to Ballinaboy, Co Mayo.
I PINNED IT ON GOOGLE MAPS TODAY SO THAT YOU CAN FIND IT
This is Archer II located in Newtownsmith, Sandycove. It was produced by Niall O’Neill as part of the Archer series. [I pinned it on Google Maps today]
Niall O Neill is an established sculptor, living and working in Wicklow. He has built up a reputation and portfolio in the realm of public art with large scale public sculpture sited…
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#archer II#Dun Laoghaire#Fotonique#Infomatique#Islington Avenue#newtownsmith#Niall O Neill#promenade walkway#Public Park#public space#Sandycove#Scotsmans Bay#Sculpture#sea walls#William Murphy
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#SUMMERY
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A big thank you to the nice Irish photographer and the warm and kind words that made me smile … #sandycove #ireland #ocean #exploring #irishguy #dublin #lookahead (hier: Sandycove) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHfAoIMZey/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Blackbird in Dun Laoghaire – a poem by Joseph O’Connor
Blackbird in Dun Laoghaire was read by Joseph O’Connor at the funeral of his sister Sinéad O’Connor ::
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire
When I’m walking with my sons
Through the laneways
Called ‘The Metals’
By the train-tracks.
And he sings among the dandelions
And bottle-tops and stones,
Serenading purple ivy,
Weary tree-trunks.
And I have it in my head
That I can recognise his song,
Pick him out,
I mean distinct
From all his flock-mates.
Impossible, I know.
Heard one blackbird, heard them all.
But there are times
He whistles up a recollection.
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire –
And I’m suddenly a kid,
Asking where from here to Sandycove
My youngest sister hid.
I’m fourteen this Easter.
My job to mind her.
Good Friday on the pier –
And I suddenly can’t find her.
The sky like a bruise
By the lighthouse wall.
We were playing hide-and-seek.
Is she lost? Did she fall?
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire
And the terror’s like a wave
Breaking hard on a hull,
And the peoples’ faces grave
As Yeats on a banknote.
Stern as the mansions
Of Killiney in the distance,
As the pier’s granite stanchions,
And Howth is a drowned child
Slumped in Dublin Bay,
And my heart is a drum
And the breakers gull-grey.
The baths. It starts raining.
The People’s Park.
And my tears and the terns,
And the dogs’ bitter bark.
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire,
And I pray to him, then,
For God isn’t here,
In a sobbed Amen.
And she waves from the bandstand,
Her hair in damp strings,
And the blackbird arises
With a clatter of wings
From the shrubs by the teahouse,
Where old ladies dream
Of sailors and Kingstown
And Teddy’s ice-cream.
And we don’t say a word
But cling in the mizzle,
And the whistle of the bird
Getting lost in the drizzle.
Mercy weaves her nest
In the wildflowers and the leaves,
There are stranger things in heaven
Than a blackbird believes.
– Joseph O’Connor, 2010
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40 Foot, Sandycove. by Rafal Krol https://www.artlimited.net/rafalkrol/art/photography-40-foot-sandycove-medium-format-film-nature-landscape-waterscape-lake-river/en/11904046
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The Forty Foot and Christmas Morning
It is traditional to swim in the sea on Christmas morning. This is often done in aid of charity. The Forty Foot is a traditional venue for this where hundreds brave the cold temperatures and jump into the sea. The Forty Foot is a promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay at Sandycove, Co Dublin, from which people have been swimming in the Irish Sea all year round for some 250 years.
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There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire
When I’m walking with my sons
Through the laneways
Called ‘The Metals’
By the train-tracks.
And he sings among the dandelions
And bottle-tops and stones,
Serenading purple ivy,
Weary tree-trunks.
And I have it in my head
That I can recognise his song,
Pick him out,
I mean distinct
From all his flock-mates.
Impossible, I know.
Heard one blackbird, heard them all.
But there are times
He whistles up a recollection.
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire –
And I’m suddenly a kid,
Asking where from here to Sandycove
My youngest sister hid.
I’m fourteen this Easter.
My job to mind her.
Good Friday on the pier –
And I suddenly can’t find her.
The sky like a bruise
By the lighthouse wall.
We were playing hide-and-seek.
Is she lost? Did she fall?
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire
And the terror’s like a wave
Breaking hard on a hull,
And the peoples’ faces grave
As Yeats on a banknote.
Stern as the mansions
Of Killiney in the distance,
As the pier’s granite stanchions,
And Howth is a drowned child
Slumped in Dublin Bay,
And my heart is a drum
And the breakers gull-grey.
The baths. It starts raining.
The People’s Park.
And my tears and the terns,
And the dogs’ bitter bark.
There’s a blackbird in Dun Laoghaire,
And I pray to him, then,
For God isn’t here,
In a sobbed Amen.
And she waves from the bandstand,
Her hair in damp strings,
And the blackbird arises
With a clatter of wings
From the shrubs by the teahouse,
Where old ladies dream
Of sailors and Kingstown
And Teddy’s ice-cream.
And we don’t say a word
But cling in the mizzle,
And the whistle of the bird
Getting lost in the drizzle.
Mercy weaves her nest
In the wildflowers and the leaves,
There are stranger things in heaven
Than a blackbird believes.
– Joseph O’Connor, 2010
Read at Sinead O'Connor's funeral, August 2023
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WHERE IS BAD SISTERS FILMED? TV SHOW FILMING LOCATIONS
Based on the Flemish series ‘Clan’ by Malin-Sarah Gozin, Apple TV+’s ‘Bad Sisters’ is a dark comedy thriller series created by Sharon Horgan that follows the five Garvey sisters — Grace, Ursula, Eva, Bibi, and Becka. When their parents die prematurely and unexpectedly, the sisters find themselves in a complicated situation that puts their bond to the test.
After the family tragedy, the Garvey sisters must get over their differences and try to fulfill the promises they made to always look after one another. Meanwhile, the authorities attempt to solve the mystery behind the death. With dark humor always lurking on the tip of the characters’ tongues, it lightens up the thrilling aspects of the series quite significantly. Nevertheless, the suspenseful narrative keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats through each episode. In addition, the picturesque and interesting locations in the backdrop make one curious about the actual filming sites of the series. If you are one such curious soul, allow us to rid you of your curiosities by filling you in on all the details regarding the same!
BAD SISTERS FILMING LOCATIONS
‘Bad Sisters’ is filmed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England, specifically in County Dublin, Belfast, and London. The principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the dark comedy series took place in 2021 and wrapped up in September of the same year. Since the story is based in Dublin and London, it makes sense why the filming unit chooses to record a majority of the series on location. Not only does it add an element of authenticity, but it also gives viewers an immersive viewing experience. So, let’s get to know about all the specific locations that appear in the Apple TV+ series!
COUNTY DUBLIN, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Major portions of ‘Bad Sisters’ are lensed in County Dublin, a county in the province of Leinster. During the filming schedule of the debut season, particularly in August 2021, the production team was spotted taping several pivotal sequences in and around Forty Foot, a promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay at Sandycove. They even shot some water scenes at the Irish Sea surrounding the promontory.
Furthermore, the suburban village of Howth and the coastal settlement of Malahide in Fingal serve as prominent production locations for the thriller series. Apart from ‘Bad Sisters,’ you may spot some parts of County Dublin in other movies and TV shows, such as ‘Braveheart,’ ‘Mary Shelley,’ ‘Normal People,’ and ‘Penny Dreadful.’
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
As per reports, the cast and crew members of ‘Bad Sisters’ also utilize the locales of Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, for the production of the series. Located on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast, Belfast is known to be one of the most visited cities in all of the United Kingdom. The city is home to several beautiful parks and gardens, including Botanic Gardens and Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, to name a couple.
LONDON, ENGLAND
A few additional portions of the dark comedy series are also taped in London, the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. Situated in southeast England, London is considered one of the major global cities as it is highly influential in several industries, such as art, fashion, education, entertainment, healthcare, tourism, commerce and finance, science and technology, media, transport, and communications. Over the years, the capital has served as a prominent production location for different kinds of filming projects, including ‘Jurassic World Dominion,’ ‘The Batman,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and ‘Industry.’
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Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on Strange Sally Diamond, the latest novel from Liz Nugent
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@VikingBooksUK
#books #booktwitter #booktwt #strangesallydiamond
I’ve had a run on reading new to me authors these past few months and I’ve been really enjoying it. I picked up Strange Sally Diamond after seeing a load of rave reviews over it. It’s the first book I’ve read by the author but it won’t be the last. Here’s what it’s all about:
Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 02 March 2023Publisher: Sandycove
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STATUE AT THE END OF THE JETTY AT DUN LAOGHAIRE BATHS
The statue was commissioned by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and commemorates Casement who was born in Sandycove in 1864, became an early international human rights campaigner and who was executed for his part in the 1916 Rising.
ROGER CASEMENT LOOKS A BIT LONELY EASTER 2023
14 September 2021 in Dún Laoghaire the Roger Casement Statue was lifted into place at the end of the new jetty at the Dún Laoghaire Baths project, which was still under construction. The statue was commissioned by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and commemorates Casement who was born in Sandycove in 1864, became an early international human…
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#Dun Laoghaire Baths#Ireland#memorial#monument#New Public Space#New Statue#old baths#Roger Casement#Sony FE 85MM GM lens
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