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Summer in Connemara.

Daithif writes:

Struggling with this one. There’s a definite subtlety re the mis en scene, and the accordion offers that very delicate hint of loss. Then again, I have to cut my ears off, pluck out my eyes, and then die after watching it, so it’s a bit of a double-edged sword…

Anyone?

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“Still too far,” Grogan’s regular

Who knew?

Antóin writes:

This weekend offers a great opportunity to visit the stripped back Octagonal Room of the City Assembly House on South William Street, Dublin (just opposite Grogan’s pub!) – the first purpose built public gallery in Ireland and Britain [1771] – before it begins its next stage of renovation early next year by the Irish Georgian Society.

The current Describing Architecture show is the second part of an exhibition exploring the theme ‘Memory and Place’, containing drawings and models by architects and graduates, alongside work from a broad spectrum of national and international artists in painting, photography, mixed-media and film. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see ‘Nenagh College Mapestry’; a Per Cent for Art commission depicting the interwoven life and social spaces of a new school, that has been transported to the Octagonal Room (top). Exhibition open daily till Sunday, 12 – 6pm…

Describing Architecture – City Assembly House

Pic: Brian Cregan

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‘sup?

Eoin writes:

Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of Henry Street? Do you experience feelings of dread in Coppers or D2? Have you, your Ma or Da ever seen a spook, spectre or ghost? If the answer is ‘yes’ then don’t wait another minute. Pick up the phone and call the professionals. Ghostbusters. Our courteous and efficient staff are on call 24 hours a day to serve all your supernatural elimination needs. We’re ready to believe you. Freephone 1800-555-623.

Actual Ghostbusters?

Or clever promo for a  screening of the 1984 comedy by the Jameson Cult Film Club?

We may never know.

Thanks Eoin Neylon at Boys & Girls

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Long-distance kayaker Clyde Barendse

 

Sarah Kelly writes:

This man (top and above) is currently circumnavigating Ireland in a kayak and deserves a big round of applause! (and a cuppa tea!).

Clyde Barendse is from South Africa and came to Ireland for the first time 3 weeks ago. Upon arrival he took part in the Liffey Descent Race, and then set his sights on a circumnavigation of our lovely island! In the Autumn, no less.

Clyde set off from Mayo on October 12 and has now reached Midleton in Cork. You can track is progress, with blog and photos here.

He’s doing this solo, with no formal assistance (though everyone he’s met so far has been extremely helpful – from B&B owners, local fishermen, the Irish Coastguard, Canoeing Ireland members etc… Irish hospitality!)

Clyde is raising money for a cancer charity that run a weekly bus from Donegal to Galway each week with cancer patients. The Donegal Galway Cancer Bus. There are no cancer treatment facilities north of Dublin or Galway, and the charity doesn’t receive any government funding, so this kind of fundraising is imperative to their existence.

Can we please ask your lovely readers to donate [link below] what they can?

Donate- Coastal Challenge (iDonate)

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